Delete the Windows update cache.
Sometimes the cache related to the old Windows update may create trouble for the users. So to fix this error we can delete all the old cache related to the previous Windows update and try updating our Windows freshly. Follow the below steps to do the same.
1. Press the windows key + r to get the run dialog box.
2. Search for the following directory and click on OK:
C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download
3. Press Ctrl+A to select all the files and folders and delete them permanently.
4. Restart your computer and try updating now.
Windows stores all the update-related files in the software distribution folder. If any of the previous updates are corrupted or interrupted in between then we can delete the corrupted files from here to fix the error.
How To Fix 8007007e Error in Windows 10 and 11?
The Windows error with code 0x8007007e can occur in Windows 10/11 due to various factors such as third-party antivirus software causing interference or incompatible drivers not supporting the latest version of Windows In this article, we will be going through a few methods and tips and tricks to resolve this error.
Table of Content
- What is the 0x8007007e error?
- Why do we face the 0x8007007e error?
- Method 1: Turn OFF Windows Defender or third-party antivirus
- Method 2: Troubleshooting Windows updates
- Method 3: Enable the Windows Update service
- Method 4: Delete the windows update cache.
- Method 5: Perform a clean boot on your windows.
Before getting into the methods to solve this error let us understand what is this error 0x8007007e and why we face it in Windows.