# Windows Update error 0x80073712 (component store corrupted / file missing)

**Code:** `0x80073712` · **Category:** Windows · **Seen on:** Windows

A file Windows Update needs in the component store (WinSxS) is missing or damaged.

## Meaning

0x80073712 is ERROR_SXS_COMPONENT_STORE_CORRUPT. Disk errors, interrupted updates or aggressive cleanup tools damage WinSxS. DISM can repair it from Windows Update or installation media.

## Common causes

- Interrupted update or power loss
- Disk errors
- Third-party cleaners deleting WinSxS files

## Quick fix

1. DISM /RestoreHealth (uses Windows Update)
2. If that fails, point DISM at a mounted ISO of the same build
3. Then sfc /scannow and retry the update

## Detailed fix by platform

### Windows

1. 

```powershell
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
```


## How to diagnose

1. **DISM** — Result of ScanHealth/RestoreHealth
2. **Disk** — chkdsk C: /scan

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Source: [WhatIsMyError](https://whatismyerror.com/errors/windows/0x80073712-component-store-corrupted)