How to fix
Windows update error 0x8007000B
on Windows

Hello. I tried to update Windows but I received the 0x8007000b error code. Is there any way I can fix this?

Users may encounter Windows update error 0x8007000b when attempting to install Windows updates. This error code can appear for a variety of reasons, such as corrupted system files, network connection problems, or other software conflicts.

The problem can affect users in a variety of ways, including preventing them from installing critical security updates and bug fixes that could jeopardize the security and stability of their system. Updates are necessary because they provide the most recent features, bug fixes, and security patches, keeping the system up to date and running smoothly.[ref en-1]

Repairing corrupted system files, restarting the Windows Update service, running a virus scan, and checking network connectivity are all possible solutions to this error code. This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to resolve Windows update error 0x8007000b.

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Solution 1. Run the Update Troubleshooter

• Press the Windows key + X and go to Settings.
• Go to Update and Security.
• Click Troubleshooter.
• Select Additional troubleshooters.

• Run the Update troubleshooter.
• Restart the computer.

Solution 2. Check Disk

Ensure that your disk is not damaged. You can perform checks using Administrative Command Prompt:

• If you are using an HDD as your main driver (where your operating system is installed – C: by default), use the following command and press Enter:
  chkdsk c: /f
• If you are using SSD, use this command:
  chkdsk c: /f /r /x

• If you receive an error, type in Y and hit Enter
• Restart your device to perform the check

Solution 3. Repair Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Use the following command and press Enter:
  sfc /scannow

• Reboot your system
• If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Solution 4. Reset Windows Update Components

• Open Command Prompt as administrator again.
• Copy and paste the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
  net stop bits
  net stop wuauserv
  net stop appidsvc
  net stop cryptsvc
  Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*”
  rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
  rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
  regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
  regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
  regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
  netsh winsock reset
  netsh winsock reset proxy
  net start bits
  net start wuauserv
  net start appidsvc
  net start cryptsvc

• Restart your PC.

Solution 5. Restart Windows Services

• Press Windows + R to open the Run box.
• Type in services.msc and press OK.
• Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
• If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.
• If the status is Running, right-click then select Restart.

• Locate the Windows Update service and double-click it.
• If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and OK. If the status is Running, right-click, then select Restart.

Solution 6. Update Drivers

Outdated drivers could be the cause of this issue. In this case, you can fix it automatically by using [rev id="DriverFix"], which will scan your PC for missing and out-of-date device drivers. Or you can update them manually:

• Open Settings
• Click on Update & Security
• Click on Windows Update
• Click the Check for updates button
• Click the View optional updates option
• Click the Driver updates tab
• Select the driver you want to update
• Click the Download and install button

If the View optional updates link is not available after checking for updates, then Windows Update does not have any new drivers or any updates for other products at that particular time.

Solution 7. Download the Update Manually

Whenever Windows updates fail to install automatically, you can always try doing it manually. First, you need to find out which KB number is relevant to you.

• Right-click Start button and pick Settings.
• Go to Update & Security.
• On the right, locate and click View update history.
• From the list, note the KB number that fails to install with the error code.

• Go to Microsoft Update Catalog page, type in the KB number, and press Search.
• Download the update and install it manually.

Solution 8. Upgrade Install Windows

• Download Windows 10 installation media or Windows 11 installation media from the official website.

• Open the tool once it installed.
• Agree to license terms.
• Choose Upgrade this PC now.
• Wait for the update to be installed.