Fix Windows Update 0x8007000d-fout

It is advised to regularly update your Windows PC to safeguard it from cyber-attacks. But sometimes when you try to update your Windows 10 computer, you get prompted 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 's.
• Virus of malware attack in PC.
• Incomplete or Outdated Windows Update Components in PC.
• Overige achtergrondprogramma's interfere with the updating process.
• antivirus program interference and onstabiele internetverbinding .

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.

Methode 1: Maak schijfruimte schoon

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. Houd ingedrukt Windows + I-toetsen samen te openen Windows-instellingen.

2. Klik nu op Systeem zoals hieronder aangegeven.

3. Klik in het linkerdeelvenster op Opbergen tab and in the right pane, select the Configureer Storage Sense of voer het nu uit link as highlighted.

4. In the next window, scroll down to Maak nu ruimte vrij sectie en selecteer Nu schoonmaken optie zoals afgebeeld.

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

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

Methode 2: Voer een malwarescan uit

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. druk de Windows + I-toetsen samen om de Instellingen.

2. Klik op Update en beveiliging, zoals getoond.

3. Klik op Windows Security in het linkerdeelvenster.

4. Selecteer vervolgens de Bescherming tegen virussen en bedreigingen optie onder Beschermingsgebieden.

5. Klik op Scan opties, zoals getoond.

6. Kiezen Quick Scan or Volledige scan option as per your preference and click on Scan nu.

7A. After the scan is completed. All the threats will be enlisted. Click on Acties starten voor Huidige bedreigingen to remove or repair threats.

7B. If you do not have any threats on your system, Geen actuele bedreigingen will be shown as highlighted below.

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

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Methode 3: Voer de probleemoplosser voor Windows Update uit

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. druk op Windows + I-toetsen tegelijkertijd te lanceren Instellingen.

2. Klik op het Update en beveiliging tegel, zoals afgebeeld.

3. Ga naar Problemen menu in het linkerdeelvenster.

4. kiezen Windows update probleemoplosser en klik op Voer de probleemoplosser uit hieronder gemarkeerde knop.

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

Opmerking: U kunt ook de Probleemoplosser voor programmacompatibiliteit listed under Find and fix other problems. This will find and fix problems related with compatibility of older programs on the version of Windows.

Methode 4: Corrupte bestanden repareren

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. Druk op de Windows-toetstype Command Prompt en klik op Als administrator uitvoeren.

2. Klik op Ja in de User Account Control prompt.

3. Type sfc / scannow en druk op Enter toets rennen System File Checker scannen.

Opmerking: Er wordt een systeemscan gestart, die enkele minuten duurt. Ondertussen kunt u doorgaan met het uitvoeren van andere activiteiten, maar let erop dat u het raam niet per ongeluk sluit.

Nadat de scan is voltooid, wordt een van deze berichten weergegeven:

• Windows Resource Protection heeft geen integriteitsschendingen geconstateerd.
• Windows Resource Protection kan de gevraagde bewerking niet uitvoeren.
• Windows Resource Protection heeft corrupte bestanden gevonden en deze met succes gerepareerd.
• Windows Resource Protection vond corrupte bestanden, maar kon sommige ervan niet repareren.

4. Zodra de scan is voltooid, restart uw pc.

5. Nogmaals, start Opdrachtprompt als beheerder en voer de gegeven commando's één voor één uit:

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

Opmerking: U moet een werkende internetverbinding hebben om DISM-opdrachten correct uit te voeren.

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Methode 5: Opdrachtprompt gebruiken

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. Lancering Command Prompt als beheerder.

2. Type the command the following commands een voor een and hit invoeren.

SC config wuauserv start = auto
SC-configuratiebits start = auto
SC-configuratie cryptsvc start = auto
SC config Trustedinstaller start = auto

3. Once the commands are executed, herstart je pc

Methode 6: Windows Update-service inschakelen

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. Druk op de Windows-toets en het type Diensten en klik op Als administrator uitvoeren.

2. Scroll naar beneden en selecteer de Windows update service te halen.

3. Klik met de rechtermuisknop Properties zoals afgebeeld op de onderstaande afbeelding.

Opmerking: U kunt ook dubbelklikken op Windows Update Services om de te openen Properties venster.

4. Stel de Opstarttype naar automatisch, zoals hieronder aangegeven.

5. Klik op Toepassen> OK om de wijzigingen op te slaan. 

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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. Druk op de Windows-toets en het type gpedit.msc as shown. Then, hit Enter.

2. Dubbelklik nu op Computerconfiguratie> Beheersjablonen zoals afgebeeld.

3. Dubbelklik op Systeem and in the right pane, scroll down and double-click on Geef instellingen op voor optionele componentinstallatie en componentreparatie zoals afgebeeld.

4. In the next pop-up window, Select ingeschakeld zoals afgebeeld.

5. Klik ten slotte op Toepassen> OK om de wijzigingen op te slaan.

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Methode 7: Start Windows Update Service opnieuw

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. Lanceer de lopen dialog box by hitting Windows + R-toetsen samen.

2. Type services.msc en klik op OK lanceren Diensten venster.

3. Scroll down the screen and klik met de rechtermuisknop on Windows Update.

Opmerking: If the current status is not Hardlopen, you can skip the below step.

4. Klik hier op stop if the current status displays Hardlopen.

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 de file Explorer door te klikken Windows + E-toetsen together. Now, navigate to the following path.

C: WindowsSoftwareDistributionDataStore

7. Select all the files and folders by pressing Control+ A keys together and klik met de rechtermuisknop on the empty space.

8. kiezen Verwijder option to remove all the files and folders from the DataStore location.

9. Now, navigate to the path, C:WindowsSoftwareDistributionDownload, en Verwijder all the files in the Downloads location as mentioned in the previous step.

10. Ga terug naar de Diensten venster en klik met de rechtermuisknop on Windows Update.

11. Selecteer de Start optie zoals weergegeven in de onderstaande afbeelding.

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. Druk op de Windows-toets en het type Herstelopties as shown. Open the best results.

2. in Instellingen venster klikt Herstart nu optie onder Uitgebreide inbedrijfstelling zoals getoond.

3. Klik op Problemen in de Kies een optie venster.

4. Klik op geavanceerde opties zoals getoond.

5. Klik op Startup Settings zoals gemarkeerd.

6. In de Startup Settings venster, klik op Herstart.

7. When your PC restarts, you will see the below screen. Here, hit the F5 key on your keyboard to Schakel Veilige modus in met netwerken optie.

8. Houd ingedrukt Windows + E-toetsen samen te openen file Explorer. Navigate to the following location.

C: WindowsSoftwareDistribution

9. Select all the files in the Software Distribution folder and Verwijder Hen.

10. Dan, herstart je 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 een voor een and hit invoeren.

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
ren C: WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 
ren C: WindowsSystem32catroot2 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 0xc1900204 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.

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

1. Navigeer naar de antivirus icon in the Taskbar and klik met de rechtermuisknop op.

2. kiezen Avast schilden controle option and you can temporarily disable Avast using the below options:

• Schakel gedurende 10 minuten uit
• Uitschakelen gedurende 1 uur
• Uitschakelen totdat de computer opnieuw is opgestart
• Permanent uitschakelen

3. Kies de optie die u uitkomt en bevestig de prompt die op het scherm wordt weergegeven.

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 AANZETTEN.

Methode 11: PC opnieuw instellen

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. Navigeer naar Windows Instellingen en selecteer Update en beveiliging.

2. Selecteer de Herstel optie in het linkerdeelvenster en klik op Start in het rechterdeelvenster.

3. Now, choose an option from Reset deze pc venster.

• Bewaar mijn bestanden option will remove apps and settings but will keep your personal files.
• Verwijder alles optie verwijdert al uw persoonlijke bestanden, apps en instellingen.

4. Volg ten slotte de instructies op het scherm om het resetproces te voltooien.

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

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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. Houd ingedrukt Windows + R-toetsen samen om de lopen dialoog venster.

2. Typ nu appwiz.cpl zoals getoond en druk Enter.

3. Klik op Geïnstalleerde updates in het linkerdeelvenster, zoals hier weergegeven.

4. Now, select the most recent problematic update and click on Installatie ongedaan maken optie zoals hieronder weergegeven.

5. Confirm the prompt, if any. Now, press and hold Windows + E-toetsen samen te openen file Explorer. Navigate to the following path.

C:/windows/softwaredistributie/download

6. Delete all the files and folders in the path. Select all the files and click on the Verwijder pictogram zoals weergegeven.

7. Bezoek de Windows 10 Update download page. Klik op de Update nu optie zoals afgebeeld.

8. The update may slow down in between 60-85 % of the process. Wait until the update process is successful and herstart je pc.

9. druk de Windows + I toetsen samen te openen Instellingen in uw systeem.

10. kiezen Update en beveiliging.

11. kiezen Controleren op updates from the right panel. Make sure you are prompted with Je bent op de hoogte message as depicted.

Opmerking: Als u gebruik maken van Mixed Reality software on your PC, please uninstall it. This software interferes with the Windows Update process and causes Windows update 0x8007000d error.

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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-nummer of your PC that is popping up with 0x8007000d Windows 10 error.

1. druk de Windows + I toetsen samen te openen Instellingen in uw systeem.

2. Selecteer nu Update en beveiliging.

 

3. Klik op het Bekijk updategeschiedenis optie zoals hieronder gemarkeerd.

4. In the list, note down the KB-nummer of the update that has installatie mislukt due to the error message.

5. Typ de KB-nummer in de Microsoft Update-catalogus zoekbalk.

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

Aanbevolen:

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.