How To Fix Windows Update Error 0x80073701 In Windows 11/10 [Solution]

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Windows Update allows you to download and install security updates that protect your computer against malicious software and other cyberattacks. However, it can sometimes cause serious problems that will result in an error message with troubleshooting instructions.

Some users have reported a failure in update with an error message – Updates Failed, There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later. The error code, along with this message is 0x80073701. In this tutorial, we will look at the possible solutions for Windows Updates failed to install – Error 0x80073701. You could also see error code 0x800f0988.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows update error 0x80073701
a windows update keeps failing

If you’ve encountered the error code 0x80073701 on your computer, it means that you ran into problems installing Windows updates. This error can occur for a number of reasons, but fortunately, there are a few things you can try to fix it.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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