- What does Windows Error 0x80073712 mean?
- Error 0x80073712 means a file needed by Windows Update or system servicing is missing or corrupted in the Component Based Servicing (CBS) store — the internal catalogue Windows uses to manage updates.
- Is Windows Error 0x80073712 dangerous?
- No immediate danger to your system or data. But unresolved CBS corruption can cause future updates to fail too, so it's worth repairing.
- How do I fix Windows Error 0x80073712?
- Open Command Prompt as administrator and run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth — this repairs the component store from Windows Update servers. Once complete, run: sfc /scannow — then restart and retry Windows Update.