[SOLVED] Windows Server 2016 Standard unable to install Updates with error 0x80073712

[Maxstar]

Hi,

Step 1.
Warning: This fix was written specifically for this system. Do not run this fix on another system.

• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• Download the attachment SFCFixScript.txt and save it to your desktop.
• Drag the SFCFixScript.txt file over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it.

• SFCFix will launch, let it complete.
• Once done, a file will appear on your desktop, called SFCFix.txt.
• Post the logfile (SFCFix.txt) as attachment in your next reply.

Step 2. Run the following DISM command and post the result. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.

DISM /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

 

[pengst79]

Thank You. This was a big Step. DISM fails now at 93,1% with Error 1726 "The remote procedure call failed"
The new Logs are attached.

 

[Maxstar]

Hi,

Step 1.
Warning: This fix was written specifically for this system. Do not run this fix on another system.

• Save any work you have open, and close all programs.
• Download the attachment SFCFix.zip and save it to your desktop.
• Drag the SFCFix.zip file over the SFCFix.exe executable and release it.

• SFCFix will launch, let it complete.
• Once done, a file will appear on your desktop, called SFCFix.txt.
• Post the logfile (SFCFix.txt) as attachment in your next reply.

Step 2. Run the following DISM command and post the result. If it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.

DISM /online /cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

 

[pengst79]

Perfect! Now DISM completes with no errors.

 

[Maxstar]

Great. Please attempt to update, if it fails attach a new copy of the CBS log.

 

[pengst79]

Thank you very much! Updates are now installed successfully!

Great Work! You are my hero!

 

[Maxstar]

You're welcome. Glad to here Windows Update is working correctly now...
I'll mark this thread as solved!