Here's how to Fix Windows Update Error 0x8007001E.
The error code 0x8007001E means that Windows Update was unable to download or install an update. This can happen for a few reasons:
* There is a problem with your internet connection.
* There is a problem with the Windows Update servers.
* There is a problem with your computer's registry.
* There is a problem with a Windows Update component.
To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:
1. **Check your internet connection.** Make sure that you are connected to the internet and that you have a good connection speed.
2. **Try again later.** Sometimes, Windows Update servers can be overloaded or experiencing problems. Try again later and see if the problem is resolved.
3. **Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.** The Windows Update troubleshooter can help you identify and fix problems with Windows Update. To run the troubleshooter, go to Control Panel - System and Security - Windows Update - Troubleshoot.
4. **Reset Windows Update components.** Resetting Windows Update components can help to fix problems with Windows Update. To reset Windows Update components, follow these steps:
1. Open an elevated command prompt.
2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each command:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
net stop bits
net stop netlogon
cd \Windows\SoftwareDistribution
rd /s /q Catroot2
cd ..
rd /s /q SoftwareDistribution\Download
net start bits
net start netlogon
net start cryptsvc
net start wuauserv
3. Restart your computer.
5. **Repair or reinstall Windows.** If you have tried all of the above solutions and you are still getting the error, you can repair or reinstall Windows. To repair or reinstall Windows, you will need to create a bootable Windows installation media. You can download the Windows installation media from the Microsoft website.
i. The error code 0x800700a1 means that Windows Update was unable to install an update due to a corrupted update file. This can happen for a few reasons:
* The update file was corrupted during download.
* The update file was corrupted during installation.
* There is a problem with your computer's registry.
* There is a problem with a Windows Update component.
To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:
1. **Download the update file again.** Make sure that you download the update file from a trusted source.
2. **Try installing the update file in safe mode.** Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode in Windows that disables all non-essential services and drivers. To start Windows in safe mode, follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer.
2. As soon as you see the Windows logo, press and hold the `Shift` key.
3. Release the `Shift` key when you see the **Safe Mode** option.
4. Try installing the update file in Windows Safe Mode.
3. **Reset Windows Update components.** To do this, run Reset Windows Update Tool as admin.
3. Restart your computer.
4. **Repair or reinstall Windows.** If you have tried all of the above solutions and you are still getting the error, you can repair or reinstall Windows. To repair or reinstall Windows, you will need to create a bootable Windows installation media. You can download the Windows installation media from the Microsoft website.
ii. The error code 0x8007007e means that Windows Update was unable to install an update due to a missing or corrupted file. This can happen for a few reasons:
* The update file was not downloaded correctly.
* The update file was corrupted during download.
* The update file was corrupted during installation.
* There is a problem with your computer's registry.
* There is a problem with a Windows Update component.
To fix this error, you can try the following solutions:
1. **Download the update file again.** Make sure that you download the update file from a trusted source.
2. **Try installing the update file in safe mode.** Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode in Windows that disables all non-essential services and drivers. To start Windows in safe mode, follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer.
2. As soon as you see the Windows logo, press and hold the `Shift` key.
3. Release the `Shift` key when you see the **Safe Mode** option.
4. Try installing the update file in safe mode.
3. **Reset Windows Update components.**
3. Restart your computer.
4. **Repair or reinstall Windows.** If you have tried all of the above solutions and you are still getting the error, you can repair or reinstall Windows. To repair or reinstall Windows, you will need to create a bootable Windows installation media. You can download the Windows installation media from the Microsoft website.
