In the Windows operating system, it is not uncommon to encounter errors during the Windows Update process. One such error is the 0x80073712-WindowsUpdate_80073712 error. This error typically occurs when there are corrupted system files or issues with the Windows Update components. Resolving this error is crucial to ensure that your Windows system remains up to date and secure.

To resolve the 0x80073712-WindowsUpdate_80073712 error, you can follow the steps below:

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter:

   • Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
   • Click on "Update & Security" and then select "Troubleshoot" from the left-hand menu.
   • Under "Get up and running," click on "Windows Update" and then click on "Run the troubleshooter."
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

2. Reset the Windows Update components:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)."
   • Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:

     net stop wuauserv
     net stop cryptSvc
     net stop bits
     net stop msiserver
     ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
     net start wuauserv
     net start cryptSvc
     net start bits
     net start msiserver

   • Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

3. Use the System File Checker (SFC) tool:

   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     sfc /scannow

   • Wait for the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions if prompted.

4. Perform a clean boot:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "msconfig" and press Enter.
   • In the System Configuration window, go to the "Services" tab and check the box next to "Hide all Microsoft services."
   • Click on "Disable all" and then go to the "Startup" tab.
   • Click on "Open Task Manager" and disable all the startup items.
   • Close Task Manager and click on "OK" in the System Configuration window.
   • Restart your computer.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 0x80073712-WindowsUpdate_80073712 error and successfully update your Windows system.