The error 0x80073701 can occur for a number of reasons. Here are some steps you can try to fix the error:
Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet, as the error may be caused by a lack of connectivity.
Check for updates to your operating system and install any available updates.
Try running the System File Checker tool to scan for and fix any corrupted system files:
- Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu.
- In the Command Prompt, type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
- Wait for the scan to complete and follow any instructions provided by the tool.
- If the above steps don't work, try resetting the Windows Update components:
- Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu.
- In the Command Prompt, 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"
- If the error persists, it may be necessary to perform a clean install of Windows. This will erase all data on your system, so be sure to back up any important files before proceeding.