error code 80073712

vista tried to update. All the updates took except for kb954155. I
have tried to do the stand alone update and it will not take. I have
gone into the datastore and removed the folders in there to try and get
it to install with no luck any ideas?

Maybe this tool help you 'Description of the System Update Readiness
Tool for Windows Vista, for Windows Server 2008, and for Windows 7'
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821)

Try also this one with aggressive mode:'How do I reset Windows Update
components?' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058)
If it don't help too:Are you sure you have trouble with only one
hotfix?
Error which you have as far as I know addressed to coruption files in
*C:\Windows\Servicing* and *C:\Windows\WinSxS* folders (if easy things
don't help).If you already ran Readiness Tool it should created
*CheckSur.log* file in *C:\Windows\Logs\CBS* folder -please paste this
log to post

The error has *nothing* do to with the Datastore subfolder rather,
there's corruption or inconsistencies in WinSxS.
Did you run the System Update Readiness Tool as Flavius had previously
suggested ?
Error 80073712 is listed on the error table and running CheckSUR
*should* resolve it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

Fix it didn't work

Checking System Update Readiness.
Binary Version 6.0.6002.22202
Package Version 6.0
2009-10-14 01:16

Checking Windows Servicing Packages

Checking Package Manifests and Catalogs

Checking Package Watchlist

Checking Component Watchlist

Checking Packages

Checking Component Store
(f) CSI Manifest All Zeros 0x00000000
WinSxS\Manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-wmspdmod_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16838_none_f831 274072c7bd51.manifest

x86_microsoft-windows-wmspdmod_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16838_none_f831 274072c7bd51

Summary:
Seconds executed: 2028
Found 1 errors
CSI Manifest All Zeros Total count: 1

Unavailable repair files:

winsxs\manifests\x86_microsoft-windows-wmspdmod_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.16838_none_f831 274072c7bd51.manifest

As you can see this file is corrupted.I attached to post required
file,download it and unpack anywhere

1.Navigate to *C:\Windows\WinSxS\Manifests* folder,takeownership of
this folder and add your account to have full control
2.Copy my file to this folder -Even if you have already this file then
replace it.
3.Remove your account from permissions to Manifests folder
4.Restore ownership of Packages folder back to "NT
Service\TrustedInstaller"

How to troubleshoot Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 service pack
installation issues
[Errors 0x80070002; 0x8007000D; 0x80073712; 0x800B0100; & 0x8024200D]
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947366

....You receive an error message that includes the following code when you
try to use Windows Update: "0x80073712
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931712/

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows Vista, but only for Service Pack 2 (SP2). This support for Windows
Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) is valid until November 26, 2009. Availability of
chat or e-mail support differs depending on your geographic location. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...4&gprid=582034 &
select appropriate category (e.g., Installation).

Flavius it worked man. I had an error doing it but i think i did a typo
but it did take. I did the update and I seem to be good. Thanks Man
for your time.

[leecris]

I have Vista 64 bit home edition, and have tried all the suggested fixes to get Service Pack 2 to load, without success. I do not have the pending.xml file to delete or rename. I have TWO corrupt files that need to be replaced, but I have no idea how to get functional copies of these files. The corrupt files are

winsxs\manifests\wow_64_microsoft-windows-wpfcorecomp_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.18096_none_0 a4c4cd82b5b4d4f.manifest

winsxs\manifests\msil_system.xml.resources_b77a5c5 61934e089_6.0.6000.20935_en-us_609f9f60396a36f1.manifest

Can anyone tell me how to get functional files to replace these corrupt ones, and how to do the replacement? (I've already taken ownership of the folders)

[leecris]

Flavius, thank you SO much! I am writing this reply on my computer with the SP2 completely installed - thanks to your sending me intact copies of the corrupt files. What a relief! Many, many, thanks for your wonderful help!

[ru2fgfm]

Hi i am having problems with installing updates for vista home basic. I have tried almost every fix i could find online and none of them have worked. I tried to force the WUA and it came up with the same error code 80073712.
Can anyone help me?

Hi flavius..I have the following log file

Checking System Update Readiness.
Binary Version 6.0.6001.22375
Package Version 5.0
2009-11-23 15:14

Checking Deployment Packages

Checking Package Manifests and catalogs.

Checking package watchlist.

Checking component watchlist.

Checking packages.

Checking component store
(f) CSI Manifest
Missing 0x00000002 msil_system.transactions.resources_b77a5c561934e08 9_6.0.6000.16720_en-us_3a7b29b027d73d02.manifest msil_system.transactions.resources_b77a5c561934e08 9_6.0.6000.16720_en-us_3a7b29b027d73d02
(f) CSI Manifest
Missing 0x00000002 x86_microsoft.vc80.atl_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727. 4053_none_d1c738ec43578ea1.manifest x86_microsoft.vc80.atl_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727. 4053_none_d1c738ec43578ea1
(f) CSI Payload File
Missing 0x00000000 M1033DSK.UNT x86_microsoft-windows-mulanttsvoiceenudsk_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.1638 6_none_0d44c2d7a6e22754
Summary:
Seconds executed: 2137
Found 3 errors
CSI Manifest Missing Total Count: 2
CSI Payload File Missing Total Count: 1

How do I go on from here?