What should I do if Windows 8.1 cannot install the KB2942844 patch?

The system update was performed on the Windows 8.1 system. After several hours of waiting, it was found that the KB2942844 patch could not be installed. The error code given by the system was 80073712, and the solution recommended by the system was invalid. What should I do?

I first used the Windows Update Troubleshooter provided by the help page. There is an error message and a warning prompt. The problem is not solved. KB2942844 still cannot be updated normally. Then tried the DISM tool. The Scanhealth step is completed normally, the RestoreHealth step cannot be completed, prompting that the source needs to be specified, and the problem is not resolved.

Solution

Follow the steps below and try to update each time you complete

Step 1: Confirm that the update service is working.

1. Press “Windows+R”Enter“services.msc” to open the service.

2. Find Windows Update, Background intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic

Services, Windows Installer, Software Protection, software licensing service, check if they are enabled, double click, click start, and start type Change to “Auto”.

Step 2: Rename the SoftwareDistribution folder

1. After disabling the Windows Update service in the service, open C:\\Windows and right click on SoftwareDistribution and select Rename SoftwareDistribution_Old.

2. Re-enable the Windows Update service after the rename is complete.

Step 3: Repair the component

In the case of networking, press the Win key +X at the same time, select the command prompt (administrator), and then enter the following command (you can also right-click copy and paste):

dism/Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

dism/Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After a long test, Xiaobian finally succeeded on Windows 8.1 The KB2942844 patch is installed. This patch is a security upgrade for Adobe Flash Player. It is recommended that you install it as much as possible.