This should help you install the update the system cannot install automatically.

Click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

In the results displayed, look for the most appropriate update according to your system and click on the Download button on it.

Type in the KB number of the targeted update in the search bar and click Enter.

Launch your browser and head over to Microsoft Update Catalog.

Here is how you can install the update manually using the Update catalog: This directory lists all the updates that are released by Microsoft for all Windows versions. If the system is showing a download error when the system tries to get the latest update, then you can use the Microsoft Update catalog to install the update manually.

Otherwise, click on Close the troubleshooter and move to the next method below.

Click on Apply this fix if the troubleshooter suggests any fixes.

Wait for the process to complete, and then check the results.

The troubleshooter will now begin scanning the system for errors.

Now, locate the Windows Update troubleshooter and click on the Run button.

Click System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters in the following window.Press the Win + I keys simultaneously to open Settings.It works by scanning the system for issues.

Windows Update troubleshooter is a tool that identifies and fixes any problems that prevent updates from being installed. Let’s get straight into troubleshooting this error. According to users, the updates start without any issues but stop midway, resulting in the following error. Mostly it occurs while installing the cumulative updates.

The Windows update error 0x80073701 occurs when the users attempt to install the latest updates on their computers.

Fix 0x80073701