Microsoft has paused the rollout of optional Windows 11 preview update KB5079391 after users encountered installation failures that return error 0x80073712. The update—which targeted 24H2 and 25H2 with 29 changes including Smart App Control and display improvements—will be investigated and is likely to be fixed before the April 14 Patch Tuesday release to allow broader testing. #KB5079391 #Windows11
Keypoints
- Microsoft temporarily stopped the KB5079391 rollout due to installation error 0x80073712.
- KB5079391 was an optional preview for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 containing 29 changes, including Smart App Control and display tweaks.
- The update included improvements to Windows Hello fingerprint reliability and Windows RE stability for x64 apps on ARM64 devices.
- Microsoft limited availability while investigating the issue and has not provided a specific fix timeline, though a resolution is expected before April 14.
- Recent related fixes include emergency updates for sign-in breakages, hotpatches for Bluetooth visibility and RRAS flaws, and guidance for Samsung C: drive access issues.