建议定期更新您的 Windows PC 以保护其免受网络攻击。但有时当您尝试更新 Windows 10 计算机时，您会收到Windows 更新 0x8007000d^{(Windows update 0x8007000d)}错误提示。0x8007000d Windows更新错误停止更新过程，并且经常由于文件损坏、程序损坏等而发生。很少有用户遇到升级到Windows 11 导致安装程序由于^{(cause setup)}安装文件^{(installation file error)}损坏错误而无法继续。不过，您很幸运能找到这篇文章。本指南将帮助您了解如何修复 0x8007000d Windows 10错误。继续阅读文章以获取解决方案。

如何修复 Windows 更新 0x8007000d 错误^{(How to Fix Windows Update 0x8007000d Error)}

更新 PC 时可能会遇到多个错误代码。除了Windows 7，它也发生在Windows 10 PC 上。许多用户反映他们无法专门安装Windows 10的^{(Windows 10)}KB3124200、KB4586853、KB4592438版本。以下是导致 0x8007000d Windows更新错误的一些原因。分析问题背后的原因，以便您可以通过选择正确的方法快速解决问题。

• ^{(Missing or damaged)}PC 中的文件丢失或损坏。
• 腐败^(Corrupt)的程序。
• PC 中的病毒或恶意软件^{(Virus or malware)}攻击。
• PC 中不完整或过时^{(Incomplete or Outdated )}的 Windows 更新组件。
• 其他后台程序^{(background programs)}会干扰更新过程。
• 防病毒^(Antivirus)程序干扰和不稳定的互联网连接^{(unstable internet connection)}也是如此。

在本节中，我们编制了一份有效的故障排除方法列表，可帮助您修复 0x8007000d 或由于安装文件^{(installation file error)}损坏错误导致安装无法继续。按照相同的顺序执行方法以获得完美的结果。

方法一：清理磁盘空间^{(Method 1: Clean Disk Space )}

如果您的计算机没有足够的空间，Windows PC 可能不会安装更新。删除大型垃圾文件可以释放您的PC 内存^{(PC memory)}并解决一般问题。它可以通过清理磁盘空间来完成，这会删除所有临时文件、安装日志、缓存等。它可能会修复由于^{(disk space)}安装提示^{(installation prompt)} 错误^(Error)而无法继续安装的问题。您可以按照以下步骤开始清理磁盘。

1. 同时按住Windows + I keys 打开Windows 设置^{(Windows Settings)}。

2. 现在，点击系统^{(System )}，如下图所示。

3. 在左侧窗格中，单击Storage选项卡，然后在右侧窗格中，选择Configure Storage Sense or run it now链接，突出显示。

4. 在下一个窗口中，向下滚动到立即释放空间^{(Free up space now )}部分，然后选择立即清理^{(Clean now )}选项，如图所示。

现在删除所有不必要的文件，尝试更新Windows并检查问题是否已解决。

注意：^(Note:)此方法可以从本文中删除。我没有找到与该问题有关的任何地方。

方法 2：运行恶意软件扫描^{(Method 2: Run Malware Scan )}

很多时候，由于安装文件^{(installation file)}损坏，安装程序等错误无法继续，这是由病毒和恶意软件^(Malware)引起的。检查您的 PC 是否被定期扫描以避免受到它们的攻击。以下是在您的 PC 上运行防病毒扫描的步骤。

1. 同时按下Windows + I keys打开 设置^(Settings)。

2. 点击更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}，如图所示。

3. 单击左窗格中的Windows 安全性。^{(Windows Security )}

4. 接下来，选择保护区域下的^{(Protection areas)}病毒和威胁保护^{(Virus & threat protection )}选项。

5. 点击扫描选项^{(Scan Options)}，如图所示。

6.根据您的喜好选择快速扫描^{(Quick Scan)}或全面扫描^{(Full Scan)}选项，然后单击^{(preference and click)}立即扫描。^{(Scan Now.)}

7A。扫描完成后。所有的威胁都将被征召入伍。单击^(Click)当前威胁^{(Current threats)}下的开始操作^{(Start Actions )}以删除或修复威胁。

7B。如果您的系统上没有任何威胁，将显示没有当前威胁，如下所示。^{(No current threats )}

Windows Defender 防火墙^{(Defender Firewall)}将修复所有与病毒和恶意软件^{(virus and malware)}相关的问题。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复 Windows 更新错误 0x800704c7^{(Fix Windows Update Error 0x800704c7)}

方法 3：运行 Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Method 3: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter )}

您还可以运行Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Windows Update Troubleshooter)}。它是用于修复所有更新错误的内置功能。它将修复与 Windows 更新相关的^{(Windows Update-related)}临时文件和服务并重置Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}组件。以下是运行Windows 更新疑难解答^{(Windows Update troubleshooter)}的说明。

1. 同时按 Windows + I keys 启动 设置^(Settings)。

2. 单击 更新和安全^{(Update & Security)} 磁贴，如图所示。

3. 转到 左侧窗格中的疑难解答 ^{(Troubleshoot )}菜单。

4. 选择 Windows Update 疑难解答并单击 运行疑难解答^{(Run the troubleshooter)} 按钮，如下所示。

5. 等待故障排除程序检测并修复问题。该过程完成后， 重新启动^(restart) 您的 PC^{(your PC)}。

注意：^{(Note: )}您还可以运行查找^(Find)并修复其他问题下列出的程序兼容性疑难解答。^{(Program Compatibility Troubleshooter )}这将发现并修复与Windows^(Windows)版本上旧程序的兼容性相关的问题。

方法 4：修复损坏的文件^{(Method 4: Repair Corrupt Files )}

如果出现Windows更新 0x8007000d，则可能是因为您计算机上的文件损坏。您可以使用SFC（系统文件检查器^{(System File Checker)}）和DISM（部署映像服务和管理^{(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)}）等功能来扫描和删除有害的损坏文件。以下是如何使用它们：

1. 按 Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，键入 命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)} 并单击 以管理员身份运行^{(Run as administrator)}。

 2.在 用户帐户控制^{(User Account Control)} 提示中单击 是。^(Yes)

3. 键入 sfc /scannow 并按 Enter 键^{(Enter key)} 运行 系统文件检查器^{(System File Checker)} 扫描。

注意：^(Note:) 系统扫描将启动，需要几分钟才能完成。同时，您可以继续执行其他活动，但请注意不要意外关闭窗口。

完成扫描后，它将显示以下任一消息：

• Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。^{(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)}
• Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。^{(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件，但无法修复其中一些。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)}

4. 扫描完成后， 重新启动^(restart) 您的电脑^{(your PC)}。

5. 再次 以管理员身份启动命令提示符^{(Command Prompt as administrator)} 并依次执行给定的命令：

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

注意：^(Note:) 您必须具有有效的Internet 连接^{(internet connection)}才能正确执行DISM命令。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何修复 Windows 更新错误 80072ee2^{(Fix Windows Update Error 80072ee2)}

方法 5：使用命令提示符^{(Method 5: Use Command Prompt )}

您还可以使用命令提示符修复 0x8007000d ^{(Command Prompt)}Windows 错误^{(Windows error)}。这是一种有效的故障排除方法^{(troubleshooting method)}，您可以使用给定的代码解决错误。

1.以管理员身份启动命令提示符。^{( Command Prompt)}

2.一一^{(one by one )}键入以下命令，然后按回车键^(enter)。

SC config wuauserv start= auto
SC config bits start= auto
SC config cryptsvc start= auto
SC config trustedinstaller start= auto

3.执行命令后，重新启动PC^{(restart your PC)}

方法 6：启用 Windows 更新服务^{(Method 6: Enable Windows Update Service)}

要修复 0x8007000d 错误，请检查Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}服务是否正在运行。他们管理Microsoft^(Microsoft)发布的更新的分发。这是如何做到的。

选项 I：通过服务^{(Option I: Through Services)}

按照以下步骤通过服务^(Services)程序启动Windows 更新服务。^{(Windows update)}

1. 按Windows 键^{(Windows key )}并键入Services，然后单击Run as administrator。

2. 向下滚动并选择Windows 更新^{(Windows Update )}服务。

3. 右键单击​​属性^{(Properties )}，如下图所示。

注意：^(Note:)您也可以双击Windows 更新服务^{(Windows Update Services )}以打开“属性^{(Properties )}”窗口。

4. 将启动类型^{(Startup type)}设置为自动，^{(Automatic, )}如下图。

5. 单击Apply > OK 以保存更改。 

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何修复访问^{(Fix Access)}被拒绝 Windows 10^{(Denied Windows 10)}

选项二：通过本地组策略编辑器^{(Option II: Through Local Group Policy Editor)}

当您的 PC 中禁用Windows 更新^{(Windows update)}组件时，您将面临安装程序无法继续的问题，因为安装文件提示^{(installation file prompt)}损坏并伴有Windows 更新^{(Windows update)}0x8007000d 错误。首先检查您是否启用了Windows Update组件，如果没有，您可以按照以下步骤启用它。

1. 按Windows 键^{(Windows key )}并键入gpedit.msc，如图所示。然后，按 Enter^(Enter)。

2. 现在，双击Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates，如图所示。

3. 双击系统^{(System )}并在右窗格中，向下滚动并双击为可选组件安装和组件修复指定设置，^{(Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair)}如图所示。

4. 在下一个弹出窗口^{(pop-up window)}中，如图所示选择已^(Select) 启用^(Enabled)。

5. 最后，单击Apply > OK 以保存更改。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复计算机^{(Fix Computer Did)}未重新同步^(Resync)，因为没有可用的时间数据^{(No Time Data)}

方法 7：重新启动 Windows 更新服务^{(Method 7: Restart Windows Update Service )}

有时，您可以通过手动重新启动Windows 更新服务来修复由于^{(Windows Update Service)}安装文件^{(installation file error)}损坏错误而无法继续安装的问题。请按照以下说明实施相同的操作。

1. 通过同时Windows + R keys运行^(Run)对话框。

2. 输入services.msc并单击 OK启动服务^(Services)窗口。

3. 向下滚动屏幕并右键单击^{(right-click )}Windows Update。^{(Windows Update.)}

注意：^(Note:)如果当前状态不是Running，可以跳过以下步骤。

4. 在这里，如果当前状态显示正在运行^(Running)，请单击停止^{(Stop )}。

5.您将收到提示，Windows正在尝试停止本地计算机上的以下服务...^{(Windows is attempting to stop the following service on Local Computer…)} 等待^(Wait)提示完成。大约需要 3 到 5 秒。

6.通过同时单击Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer )}。现在，导航到以下路径。

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

7. 同时按下Control+ A 键选择所有文件和文件夹，然后在空白处右键单击。^{(right-click )}

8. 选择删除^{(Delete )}选项从数据存储位置^{(DataStore location)}删除所有文件和文件夹。

9. 现在，导航到路径C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, 并删除^{(Delete )}下载位置^{(Downloads location)}中的所有文件，如上一步中所述。

10. 返回服务^{(Services )}窗口并右键单击^{(right-click )}Windows更新。^{(Windows Update.)}

11. 选择开始^{(Start )}选项，如下图所示。

12. 您将收到提示，Windows 正在尝试在本地计算机上启动以下服务...^{(Windows is attempting to start the following service on Local Computer…)} 等待^(Wait)3 到 5 秒，然后关闭“服务^(Services)”窗口。

方法 8：在安全模式下删除软件分发文件^{(Method 8: Delete Software Distribution Files in Safe Mode)}

如果手动删除软件分发文件夹^{(Software Distribution Folder)}的组件无法解决问题，或者您在删除文件时遇到任何错误，请按照以下步骤操作。这些说明将以恢复模式^{(recovery mode)}启动您的 PC，因此您可以毫无问题地删除它。

1. 点击Windows 键^{(Windows key )}并键入恢复选项^{(Recovery options )}，如图所示。打开效果最好。

2. 在设置^{(Settings )}窗口中，单击高级启动下的^{(Advanced startup )}立即重新启动^{(Restart now )}选项，如图所示。

3.在选择一个选项^{(Choose an option )}窗口中单击疑难解答。^{(Troubleshoot )}

4. 点击高级选项^{(Advanced options )}，如图所示。

5. 单击突出显示的启动设置。^{(Startup Settings )}

6. 在启动设置^{(Startup Settings )}窗口中，单击重新启动^(Restart)。

7. 当您的 PC 重新启动时，您将看到以下屏幕^{(below screen)}。在这里，按键盘上的F5键以启用带网络连接的安全模式^{(Enable Safe Mode with Networking)}选项。

8. 同时按住Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer)}。导航到以下位置。

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

9. 选择Software Distribution 文件夹^{(Software Distribution folder)}中的所有文件并删除^{(Delete )}它们。

10. 然后，重新启动您的 PC^{(restart your PC)}并尝试更新Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}在Windows 10上修复 iaStorA.sys ^{(Fix iaStorA.sys)}BSOD 错误^{(BSOD Error)}的 7种方法^(Ways)

方法 9：重置更新组件^{(Method 9: Reset Update Components )}

要解决所有与更新相关的问题，还有另一种有效的故障排除方法^{(troubleshooting method)}，即重置 Windows 更新组件^{(resetting Windows Update components)}。它修复 BITS 、Cryptographic、MSI Installer、Windows Update服务，并更新SoftwareDistribution 和 Catroot2^{(SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2)}等文件夹。以下是一些重置Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}组件的说明。

1. 按照 4A 中的步骤 1。

2.一一^{(one by one )}键入以下命令，然后按回车键^(enter)。

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old 
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits 
net start msiserver

等待^(Wait)命令执行并检查错误 0x8007000d ^{(error 0x8007000d)} Windows 10是否已修复。

方法 10：禁用杀毒软件（暂时）^{(Method 10: Disable Antivirus (Temporarily))}

有时，过于激进的防病毒套件^{(antivirus suite)}会干扰更新过程，导致 0x8007000d Windows 10更新错误或由于^{(error or setup)}安装损坏错误^{(installation error)}而无法继续安装。因此^(Hence)，如果您使用的是第三方防病毒软件^{(antivirus software)}，请暂时禁用它并检查您是否已解决问题。解决病毒防护问题后，再次启用它很重要。

注意：^(Note:) 不同的防病毒^{(Different Antivirus)}程序对此方法会有不同的设置。例如，我们使用Avast Free Antivirus。

1. 导航到任务栏中的防病毒^(Antivirus)图标并右键单击^{(right-click )}它。

2. 选择Avast shields control选项，您可以使用以下选项暂时禁用Avast ：

• 禁用 10 分钟^{(Disable for 10 minutes)}
• 禁用 1 小时^{(Disable for 1 hour)}
• 禁用直到计算机重新启动^{(Disable until computer is restarted)}
• 永久禁用^{(Disable permanently)}

3. 根据您的方便选择选项并确认屏幕上显示的提示。

4. 在主窗口中，您将看到注释All your shields are^{(All your shields are turned off )} closed 表示您已禁用防病毒软件。要再次激活它，请单击TURN ON。

方法 11：重置电脑^{(Method 11: Reset PC )}

如果上述方法都不适合您，那么这是最后的手段。您可以重置您的 PC 以最终修复此错误。这是如何做到的。

1. 导航到 Windows设置^(Settings)并选择更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}。

2.从左窗格中选择恢复选项，^{(Recovery )}然后单击^{(pane and click)}右窗格中的开始^{(Get started )}。

3. 现在，从重置此 PC^{(Reset this PC )}窗口中选择一个选项。

• 保留我的文件^{(Keep my files )}选项将删除应用程序和设置^{(apps and settings)}，但会保留您的个人文件。
• 删除所有^{(Remove everything )}选项将删除您的所有个人文件、应用程序和设置。

4. 最后，按照屏幕上的说明完成重置过程^{(reset process)}。

如果您无法修复Windows更新 0x8007000d 错误，这里有一些替代方法来更新您的Windows 10 PC。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何在Windows 10中^{(Windows 10)}删除 Win 安装文件^{(Delete Win Setup Files)}

方法 12：使用 Windows 10 更新助手^{(Method 12: Use Windows 10 Update Assistant)}

如果您对以前的版本有任何问题，您可以尝试另一种更新Windows 10 PC 的方法。^{(Windows 10)}首先，卸载任何可能的最新更新并按照以下说明使用Windows 10 更新助手^{(Update Assistant)}来修复 0x8007000d Windows 10错误。

1. 同时按住Windows + R keys 打开运行^{(Run )}对话框。

2. 现在，如图所示键入appwiz.cpl并按^{(appwiz.cpl )}Enter。

3. 单击左窗格中的查看已安装更新^{(View installed updates )}，如此处所示。

4. 现在，选择最近有问题的更新，然后单击^{(update and click)}卸载选项^{(Uninstall )}，如下所示。

5. 确认提示（如果有）。现在，同时按住Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer)}。导航到以下路径。

C:/windows/softwaredistribution/download

6.删除^(Delete)路径中的所有文件和文件夹。选择^(Select)所有文件，然后单击删除^{(Delete )}图标，如图所示。

7. 访问Windows 10 更新下载页面^{(Windows 10 Update download page)}。如图所示，单击立即更新^{(Update now )}选项。

8. 更新可能会在 60-85% 的过程中变慢。等到^(Wait)更新过程成功，然后重新启动您的 PC^{(restart your PC)}。

9. 同时按下Windows + I 键^(keys)打开系统中的设置^(Settings)。

10. 选择更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}。

11.从右侧面板中选择检查更新。^{(Check for Updates)}确保系统提示您您是最新^{(You’re up to date )}消息，如图所示。

注意：^{(Note: )}如果您在 PC 上使用混合现实^{(Mixed Reality)}软件，请卸载它。此软件会干扰Windows 更新过程^{(Windows Update process)}并导致Windows更新 0x8007000d 错误。

^{(Also Read:)}另请阅读：修复 0x80004002：Windows 10不^{(Windows 10)}支持此类接口^{(Interface Supported)}

方法 13：手动下载更新^{(Method 13: Download the Updates Manually)}

如果您已确认没有损坏的文件、PC 中的恶意程序和所有基本服务都在运行，但错误仍未解决，那么您可以按照以下说明手动下载更新。在执行此操作之前，您必须确定弹出 0x8007000d Windows 10 错误的 PC的KB 编号。^{(KB number )}

1. 同时按下Windows + I 键^(keys)打开系统中的设置^(Settings)。

2. 现在，选择更新和安全^{(Update & Security)}。

 

3. 单击下面突出显示的查看更新历史记录选项。^{(View update history )}

4. 在列表中，记下由于错误消息而导致安装失败^{( failed to install )}的更新的KB 编号。^{(KB number )}

5.在Microsoft Update 目录^{(Microsoft Update Catalog)}搜索栏中键入KB 编号。^{(KB number )}

6. 找到与您的系统兼容的更新，然后单击^{(system and click)}添加^{(ADD )}以手动下载并安装更新。

推荐的：^{(Recommended:)}

• 如何在Windows 11上强制退出^{(Force Quit)}程序^(Program)
• 修复 0xC00D36D5 ^{(Fix 0xC00D36D5)} Windows 10中没有附加摄像头^{(No Cameras)}
• 修复^{(Fix Windows Could)}Windows无法^(Search)搜索新^(New)更新
• 修复^(Fix)Windows 10更新错误 0x80070103^{(Update Error 0x80070103)}

我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您已修复Windows 10 更新 0x8007000d^{(Windows 10 update 0x8007000d)}错误。让我们知道哪种方法最适合您。此外，如果您对本文有任何疑问/建议，请随时将它们放在评论部分。

Fix Windows Update 0x8007000d Error

It is advised to regularly update your Windоws PC to safegυard it from cyber-attacks. But sometimes when you try tо update your Windows 10 computer, you get promptеd with Windows update 0x8007000d error. 0x8007000d Windows update error stops the update process and often occurs due to damaged files, corrupt programs etc. Few users encounter that upgrading to Windows 11 cause setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file error. Nevertheless, you are lucky to have found this article. This guide will help you understand how to fix 0x8007000d Windows 10 errors. Keep reading the article for solutions.

How to Fix Windows Update 0x8007000d Error

You may encounter several error codes while updating your PC. Apart from Windows 7, it happens on Windows 10 PC too. Many users have reported that they cannot install KB3124200, KB4586853, KB4592438 versions of Windows 10 specifically. Here are some reasons that cause 0x8007000d Windows update error. Analyze the reason behind your problem so you can quickly resolve it by picking the right method.

• Missing or damaged files in PC.
• Corrupt programs.
• Virus or malware attack in PC.
• Incomplete or Outdated Windows Update Components in PC.
• Other background programs interfere with the updating process.
• Antivirus program interference and unstable internet connection as well.

In this section, we have compiled a list of effective troubleshooting methods that will help you fix 0x8007000d or setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file error. Follow the methods in the same order to attain perfect results.

Method 1: Clean Disk Space

Windows PC might not install updates if your computer does not have enough space. Removing large junk files can free up your PC memory and fix general issues. It can be done by cleaning disk space which deletes all temporary files, installation logs, cache, etc. It might fix setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation prompt Error. You can begin clearing up your disk by following the below-mentioned steps.

1. Press and hold Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.

2. Now, click on System as shown below.

3. In the left pane, click on Storage tab and in the right pane, select the Configure Storage Sense or run it now link as highlighted.

4. In the next window, scroll down to Free up space now section and select Clean now option as shown.

Now with all unnecessary files removed, try updating the Windows and check if the issue is fixed.

Note: This method can be removed from this article. I didn’t find it anywhere pertaining to the issue.

Method 2: Run Malware Scan

Many times errors like setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file are caused by Viruses and Malware. Check that your PC is periodically scanned to avoid getting attacked by them. Here are the steps to run an antivirus scan on your PC.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open the Settings.

2. Click on Update & Security, as shown.

3. Click on Windows Security in the left pane.

4. Next, select the Virus & threat protection option under Protection areas.

5. Click on Scan Options, as shown.

6. Choose Quick Scan or Full Scan option as per your preference and click on Scan Now.

7A. After the scan is completed. All the threats will be enlisted. Click on Start Actions under Current threats to remove or repair threats.

7B. If you do not have any threats on your system, No current threats will be shown as highlighted below.

Windows Defender Firewall will fix all the virus and malware related issues.

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Method 3: Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

You can also run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. It is a built-in feature made to fix all update errors. It will repair Windows Update-related temporary files and services and reset Windows Update components. Here are the instructions to run Windows Update troubleshooter.

1. Press Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.

2. Click on the Update & Security tile, as shown.

3. Go to Troubleshoot menu in the left pane.

4. Select Windows Update troubleshooter and click on Run the troubleshooter button shown highlighted below.

5. Wait for the troubleshooter to detect and fix the problem. Once the process is complete, restart your PC.

Note: You can also run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter listed under Find and fix other problems. This will find and fix problems related with compatibility of older programs on the version of Windows.

Method 4: Repair Corrupt Files

If Windows update 0x8007000d is showing up then it might be because of corrupt files on your computer. You can use features like SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) to scan and remove the harmful corrupt files. Here is how you can use them:

1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run System File Checker scan.

Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.

After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.

5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.

Also Read: How to Fix Windows Update Error 80072ee2

Method 5: Use Command Prompt

You can also fix 0x8007000d Windows error by using Command Prompt. It is an effective troubleshooting method, you can resolve the error with the given codes.

1. Launch Command Prompt as administrator.

2. Type the command the following commands one by one and hit enter.

SC config wuauserv start= auto
SC config bits start= auto
SC config cryptsvc start= auto
SC config trustedinstaller start= auto

3. Once the commands are executed, restart your PC

Method 6: Enable Windows Update Service

To fix 0x8007000d error, check if Windows Update services are running. They manage the distribution of updates released by Microsoft. Here is how to do it.

Option I: Through Services

Follow these steps to start Windows update services through Services program.

1. Hit the Windows key and type Services and click on Run as administrator.

2. Scroll down and select the Windows Update service.

3. Right-click on Properties as depicted in the below picture.

Note: You can also double-click on Windows Update Services to open the Properties window.

4. Set the Startup type to Automatic, as shown below.

5. Click on Apply > OK to save the changes. 

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Option II: Through Local Group Policy Editor

When the Windows update components are disabled in your PC, you will face problems like setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file prompt accompanied by Windows update 0x8007000d error. Firstly check if you have enabled Windows Update components, if not you can enable it by following the below-mentioned steps.

1. Hit the Windows key and type gpedit.msc as shown. Then, hit Enter.

2. Now, double-click on Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates as depicted.

3. Double-click on System and in the right pane, scroll down and double-click on Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair as depicted.

4. In the next pop-up window, Select Enabled as depicted.

5. Finally, click on Apply > OK to save the changes.

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Method 7: Restart Windows Update Service

Sometimes, you could fix setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation file error by manually restarting the Windows Update Service. Follow the below instructions to implement the same.

1. Launch the Run dialog box by hitting Windows + R keys together.

2. Type services.msc and click OK to launch Services window.

3. Scroll down the screen and right-click on Windows Update.

Note: If the current status is not Running, you can skip the below step.

4. Here, click on Stop if the current status displays Running.

5. You will receive a prompt, Windows is attempting to stop the following service on Local Computer… Wait for the prompt to be completed. It will take around 3 to 5 seconds.

6. Open the File Explorer by clicking Windows + E keys together. Now, navigate to the following path.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore

7. Select all the files and folders by pressing Control+ A keys together and right-click on the empty space.

8. Select Delete option to remove all the files and folders from the DataStore location.

9. Now, navigate to the path, C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download, and Delete all the files in the Downloads location as mentioned in the previous step.

10. Go back to the Services window and right-click on Windows Update.

11. Select the Start option as depicted in the below picture.

12. You will receive a prompt, Windows is attempting to start the following service on Local Computer… Wait for 3 to 5 seconds and close the Services window.

Method 8: Delete Software Distribution Files in Safe Mode

If the problem is not solved by manually deleting the components of the Software Distribution Folder or if you have faced any errors while removing the files, follow the below-mentioned steps. These instructions will boot your PC in recovery mode so you can delete it without any problems.

1. Hit the Windows key and type Recovery options as shown. Open the best results.

2. In Settings window, click Restart now option under Advanced startup as shown.

3. Click on Troubleshoot in the Choose an option window.

4. Click on Advanced options as shown.

5. Click on Startup Settings as highlighted.

6. In the Startup Settings window, click on Restart.

7. When your PC restarts, you will see the below screen. Here, hit the F5 key on your keyboard to Enable Safe Mode with Networking option.

8. Press and hold Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer. Navigate to the following location.

C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

9. Select all the files in the Software Distribution folder and Delete them.

10. Then, restart your PC and try updating the Windows Update.

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Method 9: Reset Update Components

To resolve all update-related issues, there is another effective troubleshooting method, resetting Windows Update components. It repairs BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer, Windows Update services, and updates folders like SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2. Here are some instructions to reset Windows Update components.

1. Follow steps 1 from 4A.

2. Type the command the following commands one by one and hit enter.

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 
ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old 
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits 
net start msiserver

Wait for the commands to be executed and check if error 0x8007000d Windows 10 is fixed.

Method 10: Disable Antivirus (Temporarily)

Sometimes, an over-aggressive antivirus suite will interfere with the update process causing 0x8007000d Windows 10 update error or setup cannot continue due to a corrupted installation error. Hence, if you are using a third-party antivirus software, then disable it temporarily and check if you have fixed the issue. It is important that you enable it again after you have resolved your issue for protection against viruses.

Note: Different Antivirus programs will have different settings for this method. As an example we are using Avast Free Antivirus.

1. Navigate to the Antivirus icon in the Taskbar and right-click on it.

2. Select Avast shields control option and you can temporarily disable Avast using the below options:

• Disable for 10 minutes
• Disable for 1 hour
• Disable until computer is restarted
• Disable permanently

3. Choose the option according to your convenience and confirm the prompt displayed on the screen.

4. In the main window you will see the note All your shields are turned off denoting that you have disabled the antivirus. To activate it again, click on TURN ON.

Method 11: Reset PC

If none of the above methods work for you, then this is the last resort. You can reset your PC to finally fix this error. Here is how to do it.

1. Navigate to Windows Settings and select Update & Security.

2. Select the Recovery option from the left pane and click on Get started in the right pane.

3. Now, choose an option from Reset this PC window.

• Keep my files option will remove apps and settings but will keep your personal files.
• Remove everything option will remove all your personal files, apps, and settings.

4. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

If you are unable to fix Windows update 0x8007000d error, here are a few alternatives to update your Windows 10 PC.

Also Read: How to Delete Win Setup Files in Windows 10

Method 12: Use Windows 10 Update Assistant

You can try an alternative way of updating Windows 10 PC if you have any troubles with previous versions. Firstly, uninstall any possible recent updates and use Windows 10 Update Assistant as instructed below to fix 0x8007000d Windows 10 error.

1. Press and hold Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialog box.

2. Now, type appwiz.cpl as shown and hit Enter.

3. Click on View installed updates in the left pane as shown here.

4. Now, select the most recent problematic update and click on Uninstall option as shown below.

5. Confirm the prompt, if any. Now, press and hold Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer. Navigate to the following path.

C:/windows/softwaredistribution/download

6. Delete all the files and folders in the path. Select all the files and click on the Delete icon as shown.

7. Visit the Windows 10 Update download page. Click on the Update now option as shown.

8. The update may slow down in between 60-85 % of the process. Wait until the update process is successful and restart your PC.

9. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.

10. Select Update & Security.

11. Select Check for Updates from the right panel. Make sure you are prompted with You’re up to date message as depicted.

Note: If you use Mixed Reality software on your PC, please uninstall it. This software interferes with the Windows Update process and causes Windows update 0x8007000d error.

Also Read: Fix 0x80004002: No Such Interface Supported on Windows 10

Method 13: Download the Updates Manually

If you have confirmed that there are no corrupt files, malicious programs in your PC and all essential services are running and still the error is not resolved then you can manually download the updates as instructed below. Before doing this, you have to identify the KB number of your PC that is popping up with 0x8007000d Windows 10 error.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to open Settings in your system.

2. Now, select Update & Security.

 

3. Click on the View update history option as highlighted below.

4. In the list, note down the KB number of the update that has failed to install due to the error message.

5. Type the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog search bar.

6. Find the update that is compatible with your system and click on ADD to download and install the update manually.

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We hope that this guide was helpful and you have fixed Windows 10 update 0x8007000d error. Let us know which method worked the best for you. Also, if you have any queries/suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.

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