{"id":14365,"date":"2025-02-11T06:58:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T06:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=14365"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:42:32","slug":"what-is-error-code-0x80073701-and-how-can-you-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/what-is-error-code-0x80073701-and-how-can-you-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Error Code 0x80073701 and How Can You Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Windows_Update_Error_Code_0x80073701\"><\/span>Understanding Windows Update Error Code 0x80073701<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the release of Windows 10\/11 updates, Microsoft has fixed various problems, but some are still present. <em>Error code 0x80073701<\/em> generally occurs when users install Windows 10 version 1607 and then install update KB3206632 or KB3213986 on x64-based systems. Missing or damaged system files lead to this type of error. This can be caused by incomplete installation or incomplete updates, failed uninstallation, and incorrect removal of applications or hardware. Error 0x80073701 means some essential system files are missing, and that&#8217;s the reason for failing updates.<br><br>Common Issues Associated With This Error:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow performance of PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System restarts unexpectedly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden shutdowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of important data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Screen of Death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Windows Update failures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Microsoft, the issue doesn&#8217;t cause big system damage &#8211; like registry corruption, malware infection, or hardware failure, but an official fix is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_705448003.webp\" alt=\"0x80073701\" class=\"wp-image-14367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_705448003.webp 500w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_705448003-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Error_0x80073701\"><\/span>How to Fix Error 0x80073701<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re dealing with error 0x80073701, try these steps to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Run_the_Windows_Update_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The built-in troubleshooter can identify and fix common update-related issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Additional troubleshooters and click on Windows Update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete it by following on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once completed, restart your computer and try updating again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reset_Windows_Update_Components\"><\/span>2. Reset Windows Update Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resetting the update components can help resolve persistent issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Enter these commands one at a time, pressing <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>net stop wuauserv\nnet stop cryptSvc\nnet stop bits\nnet stop msiserver\nren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old\nren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old\nnet start wuauserv\nnet start cryptSvc\nnet start bits\nnet start msiserver<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your computer and attempt the update again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adjust_Date_and_Time_Settings\"><\/span>3. Adjust Date and Time Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect date and time settings can cause problems. Here\u2019s how to fix them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> key and choose <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Clock, Language, and Region<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Change settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Synchronize with an Internet time server and click Update now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press OK, close the windows, and restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Download_and_Install_Update_KB3081440\"><\/span>4. Download and Install Update KB3081440<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Microsoft\u2019s official website to download update KB3081440. Make sure to select the correct version for your operating system, whether 32-bit or 64-bit. This update removes leftover issues automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_the_System_Update_Readiness_Tool\"><\/span>5. Use the System Update Readiness Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to resolve errors with this tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run the .exe file of the tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the System File Checker by opening Command Prompt and entering <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check installed language packs and uninstall any unnecessary ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the CBS logs and uninstall patches with missing assemblies. Restart your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall Service Pack 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps should help resolve related errors efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Use_a_Reliable_PC_Repair_Tool\"><\/span>6. Use a Reliable PC Repair Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the update error might be due to a deeper problem with the system itself. This can be located and fixed through an extremely trusted tool known as <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/what-is-error-code-0x80073701-and-how-can-you-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a>. It will scan your system, clean up files that are not needed, and optimize your PC for more efficient work, preventing update errors in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about common Windows Errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x0000007e-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0x0000007e Error Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x00000050-error-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0x00000050 error code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-windows-error-0x80300024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Error 0x80300024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fixing-windows-error-code-0xc0000225\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows Error Code 0xc0000225<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-0x80070780-error-code-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix The 0x80070780 Error Code on Windows 10\/11?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1. What is the 0x80073701 error?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>This is an error condition where one or more of the system files required to install this update are corrupt or missing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2. Can 0x80073701 be fixed without performing any form of reset on my PC?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>You can, of course, do that using tools like the Windows Update Troubleshooter, DISM, SFC to fix the issue without having to reset your system<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3. I tried all manual updates; it didn&#8217;t work.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Make sure you downloaded the right update version that is proper for your system. If that doesn&#8217;t help, then resetting the Windows Update component might be a good idea.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4. Does error 0x80073701 decrease performance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t directly affect performance, but missing updates may leave your system without protection against vulnerabilities or new features that might influence usability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>5. Is it safe to use Outbyte PC Repair?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, Outbyte PC Repair is very reliable for diagnosing and fixing system-level issues that may be the cause of the update error.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Windows Update Error Code 0x80073701 Since the release of Windows 10\/11 updates, Microsoft has fixed various problems, but some are still present. Error code 0x80073701 generally occurs when users install Windows 10 version 1607 and then install update KB3206632 or KB3213986 on x64-based systems. 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