How To Fix Windows Installation Errors Related To Compliance Audits

Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot and fix common Windows installation errors related to compliance audits:

Step 1: Check System Files for Corruptions

Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

Type sfc /scannow and press Enter to run a system file check. This will scan your system files for any potential issues.

If there are any errors, you can choose which files to repair using the following methods:

* For most users: sfc /scannow

* For critical system files: sfc /s /r (this may take longer)

Step 2: Update Windows Features

Check if any Windows features are outdated by opening the Control Panel and navigating to System and Security > Programs and Features.

Disable unnecessary features until you’ve updated them all:

* Go through each feature and check for updates

* Mark unwanted features as «Disabled»

Re-enable only necessary features

Step 3: Run System File Checker (SFC) again

After updating or disabling features, run SFC one more time to scan your system files again.

If there are any errors, choose which files you want to repair.

Step 4: Update Windows Update History

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery (or Windows Update & Security in some versions).

Click on «Check for updates» and select the option to update your Windows version.

If an update is available, download and install it.

Step 5: Reinstall or Repair Windows

If you’re not satisfied with the previous steps, you can try reinstalling Windows or repairing it using:

* System File Checker (SFC)

* DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

* Microsoft’s built-in tool called «Disk Cleanup» (this may help remove temporary files)

Step 6: Disable Automatic Updates

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery

Click on «Advanced options»

Under «Windows Update», uncheck the box next to «Enable automatic updates»

Step 7: Reset Windows Installation

If all else fails, you can try resetting your Windows installation:

Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Settings (in some versions)

Click on «Reset this PC»

Choose a new installation type

Follow the prompts to complete the reset

Additional Tips:

Be cautious when running System File Checker (SFC) or DISM, as they may delete files unnecessarily.

If you’re experiencing issues with specific programs or services, try disabling and re-enabling them before running SFC again.

Consider creating a system image or backup of your Windows installation before attempting to reinstall or repair.

Common Compliance Audit-Related Errors:

Productivity Software Installations: This error may occur if the installer is corrupted or incompatible with the software you’re using.

Productivity Software Removals: This error may occur if there are issues with the removal process, such as file conflicts or registry errors.

Third-Party Software Installations: If you’ve installed third-party software and encountered compatibility issues.

Troubleshooting Steps for Specific Errors:

KB4013997: Corrupted system files due to malware infections

KB4073710: System file corruption

KB4073719: Productivity Software Installation issues

To resolve these errors, you can try:

Running the built-in tools like SFC and DISM

Using third-party cleaning software (e.g., CCleaner)

Consulting online forums or support resources for specific error codes

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