Windows 8 introduced powerful Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) commands to prune old updates.

Understanding SxS (Side-by-Side) Assembly Errors in 64-Bit Windows 8

: While 64-bit Windows can run on less, you should have at least 4GB of RAM to ensure smooth data transfers from high-speed cards. Installing the SxS Device Drivers

Sometimes, corruption within the WinSxS assembly database manifests as Windows Update errors (such as Error 0x80073712 ) or system instability. If the WinSxS store becomes damaged, Windows 8 cannot verify system file integrity.