ERROR_INVALID_PATCH_XML 0x80070672

Error code 1650 · HRESULT 0x80070672

WINDOWS

The XML update data is invalid.

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What it means

ERROR_INVALID_PATCH_XML is a Windows error code (system error 1650, returned as HRESULT 0x80070672) reported by Windows. Its official message is: “The XML update data is invalid.”

How to fix ERROR_INVALID_PATCH_XML

  1. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter (Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other tools)
  2. Reset update components: stop 'wuauserv' and 'bits', clear C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, restart both services
  3. Verify system file integrity with 'sfc /scannow'

Related errors

ERROR_PATCH_REMOVAL_DISALLOWEDERROR_PATCH_MANAGED_ADVERTISED_PRODUCTERROR_PATCH_NO_SEQUENCE0x800F09500x800F0954WU_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILEDWU_E_NOT_APPLICABLEWU_E_PT_WINHTTP_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED

Source: Microsoft WinError.h

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