Windows Update Error 0x8007000D — The Data Is Invalid

Overview

Windows Update error 0x8007000D indicates corrupted update files or invalid data in the update package, preventing installation.

Key Details

• Error code maps to ERROR_INVALID_DATA in Windows system errors
• Commonly appears during cumulative or feature updates
• May occur when update cache contains corrupted files
• Can block all subsequent updates until resolved
• Sometimes caused by third-party antivirus interference

Common Causes

• Corrupted files in C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution folder
• Damaged Windows Update components or database
• Third-party antivirus blocking update file modifications
• Incomplete previous update leaving invalid state
• Group Policy or registry misconfiguration blocking updates

Steps

1. 1Stop Windows Update service: net stop wuauserv
2. 2Delete update cache: rd /s /q C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
3. 3Restart Windows Update service: net start wuauserv
4. 4Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
5. 5Temporarily disable third-party antivirus and retry the update

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