How to fix
Windows update error 0x8007010b
on Windows

Hello. When I try to update my Windows 10 computer I receive a 0x8007010b error. What should I do?

Windows is one of the most popular operating systems in the world. People love it for the user-friendly interface, customization abilities, built-in troubleshooters, and much more. It is important to update it to keep it running smoothly. Updates also offer security patches which are crucial for keeping the system safe.

Unfortunately, users sometimes run into issues when trying to install the latest Windows updates. Recently, users have been receiving this error message:

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x8007010b)

Windows updates can fail to install for many different reasons. Most of the time, update errors like 0x8007010b are caused by corrupted system files, not running Windows services, and malfunctioning update components. In this guide, you will find 8 steps that could help you fix Windows update error 0x8007010b.

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If you still want to solve the Windows update error 0x8007010b manually, you can follow our guide posted below. Make sure to follow all the steps correctly.

Method 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

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

• Run the Update troubleshooter
• Restart

Method 2. Fix 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

Method 3. Check 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 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

Method 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

Method 5. Uninstall Windows Mixed Reality

• Make sure to disconnect any headset from your computer
• Right-click Windows and open Settings
• Select Mixed Reality and in the left pane of the resulting window, head to the Uninstall tab
• Click on Uninstall, and afterward, restart your system

• Check if the problematic update can be installed without issue

Method 6. Install 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

Method 7. Use the Update Assistant

• Open a web browser and head to the official Microsoft website
• Under the latest Update Assistant, click on the Update Now

• Once the latest Update Assistant is downloaded, right-click on it and select Run as Administrator
• Then follow the prompts on the screen to complete the update process
• Once done, restart your PC and check if the update 0x8007010b error is fixed

Method 8. Perform an In-Place Upgrade

• Download Windows 10 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