Extract with WinRAR using the password above, then run as administrator. Works on Windows 10, 11, Server & Office.
⚠0x80073712
Required File Missing or Corrupt
Windows Update or activation requires a component file that is either missing or corrupt on this installation.
1
Run DISM RestoreHealth
Open elevated CMD: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Allow it to complete (may take 10–20 min).
2
Run SFC
Follow with sfc /scannow to repair individual file-level corruption.
3
Restart and activate
Restart your PC after repairs, then run KMSPico as administrator.
4
Verify
Run slmgr /xpr to confirm activation status.
Reset License with slmgr
Run these commands in an elevated Command Prompt (right-click → Run as administrator):
> slmgr /rearm
> slmgr /ato
> slmgr /xpr
What error 0x80073712 means
0x80073712 means a required file is missing or corrupt in the Windows component store. Activation relies on system components, and when one of them is damaged — typically by an interrupted update — activation can't complete and returns this code. It points to component-store health rather than your key.
What causes it
A corrupted entry in the Windows component store (WinSxS).
An update that was interrupted partway through.
Disk errors that damaged system files.
How to fix it
Repair the component store first, then activate. Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth followed by sfc /scannow from an elevated Command Prompt to restore the missing files. With the store healthy, re-run activation — KMSPico completes it in one step, or use the manual slmgr commands. Confirm with slmgr /xpr.
Required File Missing or Corrupt. It indicates windows update or activation requires a component file that is either missing or corrupt on this installation. Follow the steps above to resolve it.
Yes. In most cases this error is fixable without reinstalling Windows by running the appropriate slmgr commands or downloading a fresh KMS activation package.
Yes. KMSPico resets the license state and applies a fresh KMS activation, which resolves most Windows activation errors including this one.