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0x80073701 on Windows 11: How to Fix this Install/Update Error

You may manually install the update as a last resort

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Updated onMarch 22, 2024

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Windows updates are critical, and with the latest iteration still in the early days, it’s recommended that you always have the latest version installed.

But, several users have been receiving the 0x80073701 Windows 11 error when trying to install updates.

With each update, Microsoft releases many new features, some of which are meant to boost the system’s performance. But, various errors prevent you from installing updates.

What does the install error 0x80073701 on Windows 11 mean?

Regarding the update errors, there are a few common underlying causes. Most often than not, it’s a minor glitch that prevents you from installing updates. Here are the major triggers:

Now that you have a basic understanding of the underlying causes let’s walk you through the most effective fixes for the 0x80073701 error in Windows 11.

If you encounter theWindows Update error 0x80073701in Windows 10, check out our dedicated guide for it.

How do I fix the 0x80073701 Windows 11 error?

1. Use a dedicated third-party tool

The easiest way to fix the Windows 11 0x80073701 Windows Update error 0x80073701 is to use a reliable and dedicated third-party tool. Some of these are available, but not all are as effective as this one.

Windows Update is meant to improve the overall performance of your operating system, integrate new features, and even upgrade the existing ones. However, there are times when certain errors may occur out of the blue.

Thankfully, if you happen to run into such issues, there arespecialized Windows repair toolsthat can help you solve them in no time.

After the process is completed your computer should work perfectly fine and you will no longer have to worry about Windows Update errors of any kind.

2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

Running necessary tools like the Windows Update Troubleshooter helps to identify the main causes that generate this error on Windows 11 OS.

Click onOther troubleshooters.
Locate theWindows Updatetroubleshooter, and click on theRunbutton next to it.
Follow the on-screen instructions and choose the necessary response when prompted to fix the error.

3. Run the DISM tool and SFC scan

If it was the corrupt system files that caused the error code 0x80073701 in Windows 11, running the DISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)tool and SFC scan should fix it.

4. Run the Windows Update service

5. Delete contents of the Software Distribution folder

After you are done with the process, again check for updates, and verify if you are able to install them. In case you still encounter the error code 0x80073701 in Windows 11, head to the next method.

6. Reset Windows Update components

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Now, execute this command to resetWinsock.netsh winsock reset
The last step is to restart theBITSandWindows Updateservice, execute these two commands to do that.net start bitsnet start wuauserv

The Windows Update Components play a critical role in installing updates, and if these are corrupt due to any reason, you are likely to encounter the error code 0x80073701 in Windows 11. Resetting the components has been found to fix the issue for many users.

7. Manually install the update

Once done, restart the computer and you will now have the Windows 11 version installed that you were earlier facing the error code 0x80073701 with.

If it’s a problem with the update itself, manually downloading it could work and you shouldn’t face the error for the subsequent updates. If you still do,resetting Windows 11 to its factory settingscould help.

Also, the built-in troubleshooters are more than capable of dealing with such issues but several users have reported that theWindows Update troubleshooter is not working, so it’s imperative that you resolve the issue and be up-to-date with the latest Windows version.

Tell us which fix worked to fix the install error 0x80073701 on Windows 11 and your experience of the OS thus far, in the comments section below.

0x80073701 on Windows 11: How to Fix this Install/Update Error#

What does the install error 0x80073701 on Windows 11 mean?#

How do I fix the 0x80073701 Windows 11 error?#

1. Use a dedicated third-party tool#

2. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter#

3. Run the DISM tool and SFC scan#

4. Run the Windows Update service#

5. Delete contents of the Software Distribution folder#

6. Reset Windows Update components#

7. Manually install the update#