Unable to Install Update KB5046616 on Windows Server 2022 - Error 0x80073701

Anonymous
2024-11-20T09:33:34+00:00

Dear Microsoft Support,

I am encountering an issue with the installation of KB5046616 on a server running Windows Server 2022 (OS version: 10.0.20348). The installation fails repeatedly with the following error:
Package KB5046616 failed to be changed to the Installed state. Status: 0x80073701.

Problem Details:

When using the DISM tool or the command line with administrative privileges (e.g., /online /add-package /packagepath), the installation fails to complete. The logs indicate missing assemblies (STATUS_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING) and an incomplete package state.

According to the CBS log, the following errors were observed:

ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING

ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND (for files such as pending.xml, pending.xml.bad)

Conflicts in packages, such as Microsoft-OneCore-VHD-WOW64-Package.

The following troubleshooting steps have been attempted:

System integrity checks: sfc /scannow, dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Stopping services: TrustedInstaller, Windows Update, CryptSvc, BITS

Renaming folders: PendingRenames, Sessions

Offline package installation: Using DISM on an offline image

The update has been repeatedly re-downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

Logs provided:

CBS log with detailed error information is attached.

Error summary: HRESULT=0x80073701 and related entries.

System Information:

OS Version: Windows Server 2022 Standard (build 20348)

Architecture: x64

Services: Firewall is disabled, and all other updates have been successfully applied except for KB5046616.

Request for Assistance:

I kindly request assistance in identifying the root cause of this issue and guidance on how to resolve it. If it is necessary to repair the CBS database or provide missing components, please advise on the required steps or tools.

Thank you for your time and support in resolving this matter.
Hynek Bošek
******@milsoft.cz

Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Install Windows updates, features, or roles

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-20T23:14:41+00:00

    Am having a similar issue:

    2024-11 Cumulative Update for Microsoft server operating system

    version 21H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046616)

    Status: Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try

    to download the update again later. Error code:

    (0x8007000d)

    What good does retry do if the file is being downloaded from an update server? It will just keep downloading the same corrupted file over and over.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-21T00:09:57+00:00

    It does the same thing when you download the same update from the Windows update catalogue -- it gets to 4%, then hangs and aborts. This update was never beta tested.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-21T06:16:57+00:00

    Are these servers you can do a repair install over the top?

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-11-21T11:53:50+00:00

    Since none of the solutions I found on various online forums were successful, I decided to take the path of least resistance and reinstalled Windows Server 2022.

    After the new installation, I applied all available updates, including the problematic KB5046616, which was successfully installed this time.

    This reinstallation was prompted by the conclusions I drew from all the failed attempts to repair the original system.

    Thank you for your time and support in resolving this matter.

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