Windows 7: SP1 Release Candidate failed to install with error code "80073701"

Hey all,

I am interested in testing out the Windows 7 Release Candidate, my Windows Update detected it as a important update, I tried to install it through Windows Update twice, always failing with the error code "80073701". I have no idea why this is happening, and I haven't changed any important system settings.

Thanks for the help !



-McDougal

here are a couple of things you can try:

How do I reset Windows Update components?

How to troubleshoot Windows Update or Microsoft Update when you are repeatedly offered an update

Hey, sorry for the late reply, thanks for the links, I'll give them a shot .

hello, i am having the same error code as mcdougal, i tried what was suggested and it did not work. if you need any info on my rig ill try to respond as quickly as possible.