KB5053603 fail update Windows server 2022

KB5053603 fail update Windows server 2022: Error code 0x80073701 while installing Windows Server 2022 update KB5053603 means that a few system files might go missing or get corrupted, therefore causing the update not to install. Some troubleshooting steps to consider include:

Troubleshooting steps to fix KB5053603 fail update Windows server 2022

To resolve this issue, you can follow these troubleshooting steps:

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to detect and repair common problems with Windows Update.

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
  
• Choose Windows Update and click Recover the troubleshooter.
  
• The troubleshooter will try to find and resolve issues with the update installation.
  

2. System File Check (SFC)

The system file checker is intended to scan and repair damaged system files, which might be a cause for the update error.

• To perform an elevated Command Prompt:
  
• Type: sfc /scannow
• Wait for the scan’s completion, and restart your server.

3. Use Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management (DISM)

It is possible to fix a corrupted Windows image using DISM, which might be made to solve the updating issue.

An elevated Command Prompt may be used to execute the following commands:

• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
  
• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  

Upon executing these commands, restart your server and try updating again.

4. Check CBS Logs for Specific Errors

Logs of Component-Based Servicing (CBS) have very detailed information about why updates fail.

• Open the folder C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log.
  
• Then look into the opened log file for error messages such as Failed to pin a deployment or ERROR_SXS_ASSEMBLY_MISSING.
  
• From those missing components, specific repairs can be planned immediately.

Conclusion:

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