Microsoft has withdrawn its KB5079391 non-security feature update for Windows 11 after users encountered widespread installation failures. The company paused the rollout following reports of error code 0x80073712, which displays messages about missing or corrupted update files. Users who installed the late March update may see their systems unable to complete the installation process.

This setback comes just days after Microsoft outlined its Windows 11 roadmap, promising enhanced stability and user control over updates. The timing is particularly problematic since the problematic KB5079391 update was developed before these new stability commitments were announced. Microsoft has identified the root cause and plans to reissue the update with a different KB package number once fixes are implemented.

The incident highlights ongoing challenges with Windows 11's update reliability, despite Microsoft's stated focus on improvement. Users experiencing the error should avoid attempting reinstallation until Microsoft officially releases the corrected version through Windows Update. The company has not provided a specific timeline for when the fixed update will become available.