How to Fix "Some Update Files Are Missing or Have Problems" in Windows 10 and Windows 11 [Tutorial]
Let's be clear: Stop code 0x80073712 is a very common error in Windows 10 encountered during a Windows update. "Some update files are missing or have problems" is the message that appears after an update stops unexpectedly.
A missing or corrupted Windows update cache is the primary cause of error 0x80073712 in Windows 10. Microsoft regularly releases updates to improve overall operating system performance, but errors often remain as loopholes in the files. Users running the Creators Update or Fall Creators Update are experiencing this annoying issue, but fortunately, we've found several promising fixes for this error.
This guide addresses:
Some update files are missing or have problems. We'll try downloading the update later.
Some update files are missing or have issues.
Some update files are missing or have issues with Windows 10.
Windows 10: Some update files are missing or have issues.
This guide applies to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Home, Professional, Enterprise, and Education) from all supported hardware manufacturers, including Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung.