Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 8.1 Update Patch To Fix Installation Errors

May 8, 2014
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KB2919355 that is supposed to take care of the error code 80073712, and make installation smoother. The company has already acknowledged this error, and put up this advice:

“To resolve this issue, use a tool to clean up the corruption. To do this, visit the Microsoft Download Center, search for KB2919355, and then download the clearcompressionflag.exe file that is associated with the latest version of KB2919355. After you run this tool, try to install update 2919355 again.”
Clean ups — always recommended! Long story short, if you have encountered these installation problems when trying to deploy Windows 8.1 Update, hit up the link above for a solution to all your worries.]]>

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Mike Johnson is a writer for The Redmond Cloud - the most comprehensive source of news and information about Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Cloud. He enjoys writing about Azure Security, IOT and the Blockchain.

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  • Any ideas on what caused this problem?

    Mike Greenway May 8, 2014 9:24 am Reply
    • I would like to know this as well! What happened that made this a real problem?

      Drew J May 8, 2014 2:43 pm Reply
  • Not a good look for Microsoft to have these problems during the update. However, it’s good they’re proactive and have a solution up already. I like that.

    Steve Fulton May 8, 2014 12:56 pm Reply

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