2026-07 Preview Update (KB5101684) (26200.8973)

Vincent Parish 0 Reputation points
2026-08-02T12:54:38.1+00:00

Every time I try to run this update the following statement occurs. "Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try to download the update again later. Error code: (0x80073712)"

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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  1. Neil D 33,905 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-02T15:56:05.15+00:00

    It is a preview so you should be able to ignore it and wait until next month if you wish. Preview updates should be optional, you don't have to install them.

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  2. Ramesh 179.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-08-02T13:15:01.7433333+00:00

    Error 0x80073712 is caused by a corrupt component store. A repair installation via Settings should resolve the issue.

    Launch Settings > System > Recovery. Under "Fix problems using Windows Update", select Reinstall now.

    This does a repair installation, keeping your files, apps, and settings.

    More info:

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