Windows Update Error Code 80073712

torchwood · 16 Oct 2016

Hi Xombifier,
We'd better get you a set then

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W7 SP1 64bit XXXXX
need to know System Language default, cant tell your location from whats available.

Roy

xombifier · 16 Oct 2016

Hi Roy,
So what should I do to get the information you want?

ThrashZone · 16 Oct 2016

Hi,
Start with the basics
Fill in your system spec's page with the link above my signature

You can get installation media easy enough with this
Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool
If you have issues just post which language and exact version you need plus 32 or 64 bit and we can post a direct download for it for you :)

Then just follow this to update it
windows update

xombifier · 17 Oct 2016

So is it safe to install this? I'm assuming just open it and run setup.exe

Will this erase my personal data, or do I not have to worry about backing everything up beforehand?

ThrashZone · 17 Oct 2016

Hi,
It should give you download links for windows and office if selected so yes download and run setup.exe it's perfectly safe although I have never used it personally others have without issue.

xombifier · 18 Oct 2016

I mean the ISO image. Is it safe to install it, or should I back up my disc before doing it?

torchwood · 18 Oct 2016

Hi Xombifier,
Glad your getting there.
YES back up your personal data to a >>external device<< , USB/CD.
Then run the iso, its a clean install

Roy

xombifier · 19 Oct 2016

Ok, I will do that sometime within the week and let you know how it goes

xombifier · 27 Dec 2016

It's been a couple months but I've finally found the time to back up all my stuff and perform the clean install with the iso image. Now it's like brand new, no update errors, no compatibility issues, everything is running great.

This is pretty late, but thank you to everyone who helped out! It is appreciated.

-xombifier