To understand error 0x80073cf2, one must first understand what Sysprep does when it generalizes an image. It halts running services, removes driver caches, and prepares the OS for a "first boot" experience (OOBE). The error 0x80073cf2, typically accompanied by the message “Sysprep failed to remove apps for the current user” (often citing a specific package like Microsoft.Windows.Photos or Microsoft.Office.OneNote ), indicates a catastrophic failure during the phase where Sysprep attempts to manage modern Windows Apps (also known as UWP or Store apps).
Once you have the package name from the logs, use the following methods to resolve the error. Method A: Remove the App via PowerShell (Recommended)
Open the log file at %WINDIR%\System32\Sysprep\Panther\setupact.log .
To understand error 0x80073cf2, one must first understand what Sysprep does when it generalizes an image. It halts running services, removes driver caches, and prepares the OS for a "first boot" experience (OOBE). The error 0x80073cf2, typically accompanied by the message “Sysprep failed to remove apps for the current user” (often citing a specific package like Microsoft.Windows.Photos or Microsoft.Office.OneNote ), indicates a catastrophic failure during the phase where Sysprep attempts to manage modern Windows Apps (also known as UWP or Store apps).
Once you have the package name from the logs, use the following methods to resolve the error. Method A: Remove the App via PowerShell (Recommended) sysprep error 0x80073cf2
Open the log file at %WINDIR%\System32\Sysprep\Panther\setupact.log . To understand error 0x80073cf2, one must first understand