How do I fix error code 0x8007000d?

I tried to update my Windows 10, but the 0x8007000d error popped up. I keep my OS fresh, ’cause of my paranoia, and I would like to install new updates now as well. This is the latest build of Win10, plenty of disk space, internet is fine – what’s the problem?

Solution

As a rule, error 0x8007000d occurs as a result of problems with network connection or when some Windows Update components are damaged.

After doing a little research on the web, we concluded that most often users can get rid of error 0x8007000d by restoring the integrity of Windows Update components.

To restore the WU components, you must do the following:

• press WIN+R;
• type CMD and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER;
• run the following commands:
  • net stop bits
  • net stop wuauserv
  • net stop appidsvc
  • net stop cryptsvc
  • Ren %systemroot%SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.lol
  • Ren %systemroot%system32catroot2 catroot2.lol
  • net start bits
  • net start wuauserv
  • net start appidsvc
  • net start cryptsvc
• reboot the PC.

If you still see error 0x8007000d in front of you, we recommend using our Windows Update troubleshooting guide.

AuthorZac Turner