{"id":4068,"date":"2019-01-15T19:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T19:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=4068"},"modified":"2019-01-23T19:55:51","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T19:55:51","slug":"fix-error-code-0x8007007e-win10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x8007007e-win10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix error code 0x8007007e on Windows 10 in 6 easy steps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When upgrading Windows 10 to the latest build or updating the OS, you may get the error code 0x8007007e. This error may show up with the following messages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows encountered an unknown error.<\/li>\n<li>Failed to install the update. Please try again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft releases periodic security patches and bug fixes for Windows 10 to ensure your system is protected. If Windows fails to update or upgrade because of the error code 0x8007007e, your PC is at risk and you might be wondering what to do.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to worry. This post shows you various methods on how to fix the Windows Update error 0x8007007e.<\/p>\n<h2>What are 0x8007007e error codes?<\/h2>\n<p>The 0x8007007e is the error code format used by Windows to indicate that your Operating System is misconfigured or has malfunctioned. This error commonly occurs due to the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corrupt system or registry files.<\/li>\n<li>A third-party antivirus preventing the Windows update or upgrade.<\/li>\n<li>A virus attack.<\/li>\n<li>An incomplete installation, uninstallation or deletion of an application or hardware.<\/li>\n<li>An improper computer shutdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to fix the Error Code 0x8007007e when upgrading?<\/h2>\n<p>Before employing any of the following methods to fix the error code 0x8007007e, make sure you back up your files and create a restore point.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Disable Third-Party Antivirus and Windows Defender Firewall Temporarily<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, an antivirus might be the reason you are not able to update or upgrade your Windows. Try to disable it to check if it solves the problem. If you have a third-party antivirus installed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Look for its icon in the system tray.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click it, and select \u201cDisable\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have that option, double-click the antivirus icon and select \u201cDisable\u201d from the pop-up.<\/li>\n<li>Now, try to run the installation or upgrade again to see if it works.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you still encounter the error, disable Windows Firewall using these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the Windows Cortana search box or press the Windows Key+Q, and type control panel.<\/li>\n<li>Click the first result to open the \u201cControl Panel\u201d window.<\/li>\n<li>Go to System and Security &gt; Windows Defender Firewall (or \u201cWindows Firewall\u201d in other versions).<\/li>\n<li>On the left window pane, click \u201cTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or off\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u201cTurn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended)\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your computer and try to update or upgrade Windows 10 again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If this method refuses to work, repeat the same process and turn on the antivirus and Windows Defender Firewall.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/h2>\n<p>\u2018Troubleshoot\u2019 is a Windows feature that allows you to find and fix issues affecting your system. To use the troubleshooter:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>On your keyboard, press the Windows Key+I to launch the \u201cSettings\u201d app.<\/li>\n<li>Select Update &amp; Security &gt; Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n<li>Locate Windows Update and click it.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201cRun the troubleshooter\u201d button and wait for Windows to detect problems. The troubleshooter will then list the details of the problems and ask you to choose whether to apply the fix or to skip it.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cApply this fix\u201d to solve the issues affecting Windows Update.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This should eliminate the error code 0x8007007e. If it doesn\u2019t, try the next method.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Update Windows in a Clean Boot State<\/h2>\n<p>Software conflicts can cause the error code 0x8007007e. Performing a clean boot allows you to identify if third-party software or services are the culprits.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click \u201cStart\u201d and select \u201cRun\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Type msconfig and press \u201cEnter\u201d to open the \u201cSystem Configuration\u201d interface.<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201cServices\u201d tab.<\/li>\n<li>At the bottom-left corner, check the \u201cHide all Microsoft services\u201d box.<\/li>\n<li>Click the \u201cDisable all\u201d button. If it&#8217;s greyed out, move on to the next step.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u201cStartup\u201d tab, and click \u201cDisable all\u201d. If you don\u2019t see it, select the \u201cOpen Task Manager\u201d option.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on each enabled task and select \u201cDisable\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your PC.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cDon\u2019t show this message or launch the System\u201d in the \u201cSystem Configuration Utility\u201d window that appears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now check if you can update\/upgrade your system.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Scan Your Computer for Malware Infections<\/h2>\n<p>Some applications can only be installed when you temporarily disable your antivirus. This exposes your system to possible virus attacks, especially if you&#8217;re connected to the internet, which could damage your files or lead to data leaks.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the safety of your machine, you need to install the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/a> tool. Designed to keep hackers from stealing sensitive information, the tool also works seamlessly alongside your antivirus to ensure no malicious files or programs infiltrate your computer.<\/p>\n<p>It checks Windows registry for suspicious entries, analyzes the safety of each application installed on your PC, scans your browser to protect your information, and safeguards your personal data from being tracked.<\/p>\n<p>If the reason for the error code 0x8007007e is a virus attack, then you can rest assured that Auslogics Anti-Malware tool will identify and neutralize the threats.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Repair Corrupted System Files<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click \u201cStart\u201d and choose \u201cCommand Prompt (Admin)\u201d. Select \u201cYes\u201d to access the &#8220;Command Prompt\u201d interface.<\/li>\n<li>Type this command followed by Enter dism.exe \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth.<\/li>\n<li>Let the process complete successfully, and then type the following command sfc \/scannow. Press Enter and wait for Windows to repair corrupted system files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After the repair, you should be able to carry out the installation or Windows upgrade without issues. If the error code 0x8007007e still appears, try the next method.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Reset Windows Update Components<\/h2>\n<p>To fix the Windows Update error code 0x8007007e, you might have to manually restart the BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service), MSI installer, Cryptographic, Windows Update Services and rename the Software Distribution and Catroot2 folders.<\/p>\n<p>Follow these simple instructions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open \u201cCommand Prompt (Admin)\u201d by right-clicking the \u201cStart\u201d menu.<\/li>\n<li>Input the command net stop wuauserv, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net stop cyrptSvc, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net stop bits, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net stop msiserver, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These commands stop the selected services. To restart them, input the following commands.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li>Type the command net start wuauserv, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net start cryptSvc, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net start bits, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command net start msiserver, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Close the Command Prompt window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Be careful when typing these commands to avoid making a wrongful entry. After you are done, try to update Windows to see if the error still exists.<\/p>\n<p>If one of these solutions resolves the Windows Update error code 0x8007007e, let us know in the comments below. It&#8217;s also crucial that you keep your device drivers updated to ensure your system operates without issues. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> for this purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When upgrading Windows 10 to the latest build or updating the OS, you may get the error code 0x8007007e. This error may show up with the following messages: Windows encountered an unknown error. Failed to install the update. Please try again. 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