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Windows Error 0x80073712 — Component Store Corrupted

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Overview

Windows Update error 0x80073712 means the component store (WinSxS) is corrupted and needs repair.

Key Details

  • ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT
  • The component store (WinSxS folder) is damaged
  • Critical updates may fail until corruption is fixed
  • DISM is the primary repair tool for this error

Common Causes

  • Interrupted Windows Update or installation
  • Disk errors corrupting component store files
  • Manual deletion of WinSxS contents
  • System file corruption from malware or crashes

Steps

  1. 1Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
  2. 2If DISM fails, use Windows installation media as repair source
  3. 3Run sfc /scannow after DISM completes
  4. 4Retry Windows Update after repairs

Tags

windowsupdatecomponent store corruptedwindows-errorfix

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Frequently Asked Questions

The WinSxS folder contains Windows component files needed for updates and system features.