If you are experiencing an Update Error 0x80073701 on your computer, we recommend you try the following steps to troubleshoot and fix the issue:

  1. Check to see if there is a power outage that could be causing the computer to become unstable. If there is, turn off the computer and then back on it.
  2. Check to see if someone with limited technical knowledge accidentally removed an important system file. If this is the case, they can try to re-install the system file by using a software program or by visiting a website that specializes in fixing Update Errors.
  3. Try using one of our recommended Fix Update Errors for Windows tools to fix the issue.

Ways to Fix Update Error 0x80073701 in Windows

Run the Update Troubleshooter

Select Update and Security to access the Update and Security screen.

If you’re having trouble connecting to the Internet, try troubleshooting these steps:

  1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and that your network settings are correct.
  2. Try restarting your computer and your network devices.
  3. Try using a different browser or search engine.
  4. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies.
  5. Try using a different connection type, such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet. ..

Additional troubleshooters are available to help you with your computer problems.

To locate and launch the Update troubleshooter, follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows Update.
  2. In the left pane, under “Available updates,” click Troubleshoot problems.
  3. Under “Troubleshooting steps,” click Run the Update troubleshooter. ..

Wait for the troubleshooter to finish scanning your computer and check for updates.

Restart the Update Services

The services.msc window will open. This window will list all the services that are running on your computer. You can click on a service to see its description and its status.

Enter password when prompted. The Services application will start.

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Startup status: The startup is in a good state, but it needs some more work.

If it says Stopped, click Start, and then click OK to continue.

If the status is Running, right-click the service and select Restart.

Windows Update will open and show you the latest updates for your computer. ..

Check the Windows Date and Time settings

In the Control Panel, click System and Security. In the System and Security window, click Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. In the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security window, under Inbound Rules, click Allow an Incoming Connection from Local Network. Under Allow an Incoming Connection from Local Network, in the Port Range field, type 3389. Click OK. ..

Select the Clock, Language and Region option. This will open the Clock, Language and Region Settings dialog box. In this dialog box, you can select the language and region for your computer’s clock. You can also change your computer’s time zone. ..

In the “Settings” screen, change the language to English.

Synchronize your computer with an Internet time server and update now.

Close all open programs and windows on your computer. ..

Final Words

If you experience this error message, please follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Open the Windows Update app and click on the Update button.
  2. In the Update window that appears, click on the Check for Updates button.
  3. If you see the error message “Windows Update cannot find any updates to install”, please follow these steps to fix it:
  4. Click on the arrow next to the Check for Updates button and select Show All Updates. This will show all of your installed updates in one place.
  5. Scroll down and select Update Services from the list of options that appear. This will show all of your installed update services in one place. 3. Click on the arrow next to Update Services and select Uninstall from the list of options that appear. This will uninstall all of your installed update services