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Windows Update error 80073712
utility02:
I get this error when trying to search for updates through Windows Update. The error occured after a virus attack on my computer (my antivirus suddenly deleted its self). I ran three different virus protection tools (ESET SS 6, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool and Malwarebytes Antimalware). Kaspersky found the virus and deleted it, the other two reported nothing. I have searched the whole web, but nothing helped me solve this. If you have any idea how to solve this, please let me know.With the post you will find logs from the System Update Readiness Tool.
Shane:
Have you ran my repair tool on it yet?
Shane
utility02:
Yes, and I have to say it is a complete solution for many errors. But unfortunatly, it wont solve my problem. I also found out what this problem is about. It occurs when the sxs component store is corrupted. Can this be solved manually?
Shane:
When sxs gets corrupt then your stuck. Your only option is a reinstall. I hate the winsxs folder because of this.
But thankfully you can do a repair install to fix it instead of a fresh install where you lose everything.
You didnt say what version of Windows you are on, so I will assume Windows 7.
First you will need a Windows 7 cd with SP1 already on it. You can get that here
https://sites.google.com/site/linuxlablibrary/windows-iso
And then just follow this guide :wink:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
Shane
Rick:
--- Quote from: Shane on May 27, 2013, 12:40:07 pm ---When sxs gets corrupt then your stuck. Your only option is a reinstall. I hate the winsxs folder because of this.
But thankfully you can do a repair install to fix it instead of a fresh install where you lose everything.
You didnt say what version of Windows you are on, so I will assume Windows 7.
First you will need a Windows 7 cd with SP1 already on it. You can get that here
https://sites.google.com/site/linuxlablibrary/windows-iso
And then just follow this guide :wink:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
Shane
--- End quote ---
Shane, this sounds similar to needing to do a surface scan on the hard disk or
using that link I provided too do a complete chkdsk command from the install disk
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