Microsoft pulls Windows 11 KB5079391 preview after it causes install error loop on 25H2 and 24H2
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has pulled the Windows 11 optional update KB5079391 due to installation issues causing some PCs to get stuck with error 0x80073712, indicating missing assembly files in the WinSxS folder.
- The update was briefly available on March 26 but was halted after only an hour or two of rollout; Microsoft is currently investigating the root cause and may delay or cancel the update's re-release.
- This incident follows recent Windows update problems, including a bug that broke Microsoft account sign-in for inbox apps, highlighting ongoing challenges with Windows Update reliability.
- Microsoft is working to improve Windows 11 and its update process in 2026, promising features like a faster Start menu, improved File Explorer, a movable taskbar, and extended options to pause updates for longer periods.
- Despite these plans, users will need to cope with current update issues until the new improvements are rolled out, and Microsoft is emphasizing giving users more control over update timing and installation.
