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error 0x80073701
About this tag
Error 0x80073701 is a Windows update and component servicing error that indicates a referenced assembly could not be found. On WindowsForum.com, users report this error when attempting to install roles or features, such as Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2016. The error typically occurs during the installation process in Server Manager, preventing the addition of server roles. Troubleshooting efforts often involve repairing the component store using DISM or System Update Readiness Tool, as the error suggests corruption or missing files in the Windows side-by-side store. The tag covers discussions on resolving this specific error through system file checks and component cleanup.
When I go into "Server Manager" in windows server 2016 then click "Manage" then click "Add role or Feature" I click "Active Directory Domain Services" (ADDS) then I click "Install" after some time later it says "The request to add or remove features on the specified server failed. Installation...
active directory
domain services
error0x80073701
feature installation
installation
role services
server management
troubleshooting
windows server
windows server 2016