Error Code 0x8007000d When Updating Windows 10

Windows operating systems are being regularly updated for its improvement and better working, but in some cases, it is seen that the user can’t update windows due to some error. One of the error is “error code 0x8007000D” that don’t allow the user to install any new update, so staking the security of the system as improved and better security would not be installed in your system. The main reason behind this may be missing or corrupted windows files that are needed for the process of updating.

Solutions for The Error Code 0x8007000d in Windows 10

Thereby, we try to remove the error 0x8007000d from the system using the following methods-

Solution 1 – Using Windows Update Troubleshoot

It is a preinstalled or inbuilt utility to check for the errors and fix them. For using it, first search troubleshoot in the search bar of windows and then start the checkup. It will automatically fix the Error Code 0x8007000d error if found. Then, restart your computer to save changes and try to update windows. If it shows the 0x8007000d error again, then you can use the subsequent methods respectively.

Solution 2 – By using System File Checker

You have to run System File checker using Command Prompt as an administrator in the start menu and then enter the commands as follows,

WSReset.exe
dism/online/cleanup-image/restorehealth
dism/online/cleanup-image/StartComponentCleanup
sfc/scannow
powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like “*SystemApps*”}|Foreach{Add-AppxPackage-DisableDevelopmentMode-Register“$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

After execution of the commands, try restarting the system again, and if the 0x8007000d error persists, then you may try the following methods.

Solution 3 – Empty Download Folder of Software Distribution

For deleting all files in the respective folder open the folder using RUN by typing %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution\Download and then deleting all the items present in it. At last empty the recycle bin and then restart the system to save the changes and try again updating the windows.

If the 0x8007000d issue is not yet solved, you may try more methods as discussed further.

Solution 4 – Using Utility Software

Run Full Device Scan in Utility Software like Malware Bytes and CCleaner to check the system for harmful files and if any issues are found then click Fix Selected Issue and when all issues are fixed then you may restart your computer to save the changes and then again you may try to update the system and check the progress.

Solution 5 – Disable the Third Party Services

Check for all the third party services that may be blocking or messing with the file required for the update. So, you need to check all the third party services, and if they are not necessary, then you may disable them or change settings to block them for interfering with the system files. Restart your computer and try to update the operating system again.

Solution 6 – Manually Reset the Windows Update Components

Firstly, you have to open command prompt as admin by pressing Windows Key + X and then selecting Command prompt (admin). After opening of command prompt, you have to type the following commands,

net stop bits

net stop wuauserv

net stop appidsvc

net stop cryptsvc

Del“%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ApplicationData\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat

cd /d %windir%\system32

regsvr32.exe atl.dll

regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll

regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll

regsvr32.exe shdocvw.dll

regsvr32.exe browseui.dll

regsvr32.exe jscript.dll

regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll

regsvr32.exe scrrun.dll

regsvr32.exe msxml.dll

regsvr32.exe msxml3.dll

regsvr32.exe msxml6.dll

regsvr32.exe actxprxy.dll

regsvr32.exe softpub.dll

regsvr32.exe wintrust.dll

regsvr32.exe dssenh.dll

regsvr32.exe rsaenh.dll

regsvr32.exe gpkcsp.dll

regsvr32.exe sccbase.dll

regsvr32.exe slbcsp.dll

regsvr32.exe cryptdlg.dll

regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll

regsvr32.exe ole32.dll

regsvr32.exe shell32.dll

regsvr32.exe initpki.dll

regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll

regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll

regsvr32.exe wuaueng1.dll

regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll

regsvr32.exe wups.dll

regsvr32.exe wups2.dll

regsvr32.exe wuweb.dll

regsvr32.exe qmgr.dll

regsvr32.exe qmgrprxy.dll

regsvr32.exe wucltux.dll

regsvr32.exe muweb.dll

regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll

netsh winsock reset

netsh winhttp reset proxy

net start bits

net start wuauserv

net start appidsvc

net start cryptsvc

Keep in mind to press enter after each command and avoid typing error as it may create more problem rather than solving. After execution of all commands, restart your operating system and try to update your operating system again to save the changes.

Solution 7 – DSIM Tool Process

For using this method, you have to firstly open command prompt admin by pressing Windows Key + X then select the Command prompt (admin). Now enter the following commands,

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

Make sure to press enter after each command and avoid typing errors and after the execution of all commands, restart your computer to make sure the changes take place and then try updating the operating system again.

If the 0x8007000d error is persisting and no above discussed solution/fix is working, then you must have to reset or refresh your operating system as discussed in the next method.

Solution 8 – Reset the PC

You may reset your PC by following given steps –

Step 1 – Open settings and click on Change PC settings.

Step 2 – Open Update and recovery tab.

Step 3 – Click on Refresh your PC or Reset your PC as per your choice. But, make sure that you create the backup of your useful files.

Hence Windows will be returned to its initial state, and now you may update it to desired versions.

Conclusion

Feel free to post your experiences in the comment section and let’s know how these methods worked for you or even if they didn’t.