How to Fix Windows 10 Update Error 0x8007000d

When Windows 10 users see update error 0x8007000d, it usually means the update failed because files are missing or corrupted. This error occurs when Windows can’t handle invalid or corrupted data during the update. It often happens due to corrupted update files or system issues from earlier interrupted updates.

Third-party antivirus software, disk errors, or not enough system resources can also cause this problem.

1. Use the Compatibility Troubleshooter

Sometimes software issues occur due to incompatibility with your Windows version. The Compatibility Troubleshooter can fix this by adjusting settings and simulating an older Windows version to solve update errors. This is useful for outdated drivers or incompatible apps.

1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E. Go to the folder with the driver setup file you can’t install.
2. Right-click the setup file and select Troubleshoot Compatibility.
   
3. In the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, click Troubleshoot Program.
4. Select the issues with the driver and click Next.
5. Choose a compatible older Windows version (Windows 7 is stable).
6. Click Next, then Test the program….
7. If the setup resolves the issue, select Yes, save these settings for this program.

2. Manually Reset the Windows Update Components

Resetting Windows Update components clears and refreshes the system processes and folders for updates. This removes corrupted files and fixes settings that might block updates. By stopping services, renaming the update folders, and restarting everything, the system rebuilds these components from scratch.

1. Press Windows + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type each command, pressing Enter after each:

   net stop bits
   net stop wuauserv
   net stop appidsvc
   net stop cryptsvc
   Ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
   Ren %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 catroot2.bak

3. Delete qmgr*.dat files:

   Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"

4. Navigate to System32 folder:

   cd /d %windir%\system32

5. Reset BITS and Windows Update files with each command:

   regsvr32.exe atl.dll
   regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll
   regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll
   ...
   regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll

6. Reset Winsock:

   netsh winsock reset
   netsh winhttp reset proxy

7. Restart stopped services:

   net start bits
   net start wuauserv
   net start appidsvc
   net start cryptsvc

9. Reboot your computer to resolve the issue.

3. Run DISM

To address Windows Update issues like error 0x8007000d, use the DISM tool. The DISM command repairs corrupted files in the Windows image, ensuring updates install successfully.

1. Press Windows + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Enter the command and press Enter:

   dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

3. Next, type the following and press Enter:

   dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

4. Once done, close the Command Prompt.

Ultimately, this issue is one of many that still affect Windows 10. However, by following the methods above, you can fix the issue yourself and update or upgrade your operating system as needed. If none of these methods help, you can try upgrading your Windows by using a Windows Media Creation tool to install the Windows update.