What is WU-0x8007000d?
This medium-severity issue affects the Windows operating system. The update data is invalid. This error indicates that the downloaded update files are incomplete, corrupted, or have failed validation checks. Use the steps below to track down and fix the cause.
Common Causes
- Network interruptions during the update download phase leading to partial file writes.
- Corrupted installer packages inside the temporary Windows update cache folder.
- Active security or antivirus software intercepting and corrupting downloaded components.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Run the DISM RestoreHealth command to download clean system file copies.
"Run the DISM RestoreHealth command to download clean system file copies." is worth trying when network interruptions during the update download phase leading to partial file writes turns out to be the culprit.
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Clear the local update download cache by purging the SoftwareDistribution folder.
"Clear the local update download cache by purging the SoftwareDistribution folder." targets network interruptions during the update download phase leading to partial file writes, one of the documented causes of WU-0x8007000d.
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Disable third-party antivirus utilities temporarily during the update installation.
"Disable third-party antivirus utilities temporarily during the update installation." is worth trying when network interruptions during the update download phase leading to partial file writes turns out to be the culprit.
Commands & Diagnostics
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading cause of WU-0x8007000d is network interruptions during the update download phase leading to partial file writes, though corrupted installer packages inside the temporary Windows update cache folder and active security or antivirus software intercepting and corrupting downloaded components also show up in our reports.
The fastest fix is "Run the DISM RestoreHealth command to download clean system file copies". Only move on to the later steps if WU-0x8007000d keeps coming back.
As a medium-severity issue, WU-0x8007000d is more of a stability annoyance than a hardware risk — the steps above should clear it up.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including WU-0x8007000d. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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