Microsoft has made the decision to pause the rollout of a recent Windows update after reports of installation errors from several users. The update in question, identified as KB5079391, was introduced last week as a preview rather than a standard security update. Unfortunately, some users encountered a 0x80073712 error during installation, prompting Microsoft to take action on Friday night.
The tech giant has yet to provide specific details regarding the underlying issue. However, affected users received a notification indicating, “Some update files are missing or have problems. We’ll try to download the update again later.”
Temporary Suspension of Update
In light of the situation, Microsoft stated, “To prevent additional impact while the issue is investigated, Microsoft has temporarily limited the availability of this update.” This precautionary measure aims to mitigate further complications as the company delves into the root cause of the errors.
The problematic update impacts Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, and follows closely on the heels of an out-of-band update intended to resolve Microsoft account issues that arose with the March 2026 update. While this update is not mandatory, it does promise a host of new features, including enhancements for the Settings interface and the capability for monitors to report refresh rates exceeding 1,000 Hz. Notably, the installation failures did not render any devices inoperable, as the issues arose solely during the installation phase.
As of now, Microsoft has not provided a timeline for when the rollout will recommence. With April’s Patch Tuesday on the horizon, the inability to manage installations effectively—and to allow eager users to explore the preview—poses a significant challenge. Microsoft remarked, “These production-quality updates are released ahead of the planned security update release for the following month.”
Striving for Reliability
In recent communications, Microsoft has expressed a commitment to enhancing the reliability of its Windows operating system. This latest incident underscores the considerable work ahead for the company in restoring user trust. Fortunately, the current error did not result in devices becoming inoperable.
Windows chief Pavan Davuluri recently reached out to users, stating, “Thank you for holding us to a high standard,” in response to ongoing concerns regarding the operating system’s performance. It remains to be seen if Microsoft can uphold that same standard in its future update releases.
