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Endless Loop in Windows 11! Microsoft Forced to Withdraw Update Again

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April 2, 2026, 4:37 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

Microsoft has once again pulled an update for Windows 11. Just hours after its release, the company had to take version KB5079391 offline. Microsoft aimed to improve the quality of updates and focus more on the development of Windows 11. However, the current preview update once again shows installation issues.

Endless Update Loop Causes Frustration

According to “WindowsLatest,” some users report that their system is stuck in an endless loop after installing KB5079391. The operating system repeatedly attempts to install the update without ever completing successfully. The error code 0x80073712 appears, indicating that important system files are missing in the component store. The exact cause of the error remains unclear.

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Quick Response from Microsoft

Microsoft reacted particularly quickly this time. Just one to two hours after the release, the update was pulled again. According to current knowledge, the error should not cause serious damage to the PC. However, users often only notice the issue once the installation is partially completed. In the past, faulty updates have repeatedly led to serious problems, including data loss or system crashes.

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Waiting for the Next Update Round

Those who successfully installed the update already benefit from the included bug fixes. Everyone else must wait until the next Patch Tuesday in April, when a hopefully error-free version will be available. Microsoft’s goal remains to improve the stability of Windows 11 and deliver updates more reliably.

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