Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to install latest monthly updates
Microsoft has identified an issue causing some Windows 11 devices upgraded to 24H2 or 25H2 to fail to install the latest monthly updates. The problem manifests as 0x80073712 or 0x800f0993 errors, linked to corrupted XSX component stores. Microsoft is releasing a fix for unmanaged devices and personal PCs, and provides a command-line mitigation for affected upgraded systems.
This issue primarily affects Windows 10 (22H2 & 21H2) and Windows 11 (23H2) devices that have been upgraded to Windows 11 versions 24H2 or 25H2. The root cause appears to be related to problems with the XSX component store, leading to errors during update installation. Microsoft is proactively addressing this through a system restart, which should apply the fix. Users of affected systems are advised to remove the problematic package via the command line to resolve the update installation issues. Microsoft has a history of addressing similar update issues in recent months, including fixes for KB5079391, KB5089549, and issues related to optional updates.