Windows Update Error 0x8007000D — Invalid Data Fix

What Does This Error Mean?

Windows Update error 0x8007000D means Windows received or found data that is invalid — essentially a 'the data is garbage' error. This typically means the downloaded update file is corrupted, the Windows component store has bad data, or key update-related system files are damaged. It is one of the more common update errors after a sudden power loss or interrupted download.

Affected Models

Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 8.1

Common Causes

The Windows Update download was interrupted, leaving a corrupted update package
The Windows component store (WinSxS folder) contains invalid or damaged data
A sudden power loss or forced shutdown occurred during a previous update attempt
Windows system files that the update relies on are corrupted or the wrong version
Insufficient free disk space caused the download to be written incorrectly

How to Fix It

Check you have enough free disk space. Open File Explorer, right-click your C: drive, and choose Properties. Windows needs at least 10–20 GB free to install major updates.

If the drive is nearly full, delete temporary files using Disk Cleanup (search for it in the Start menu) to free up space.
Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and click Run next to Windows Update. Restart when it finishes.

The troubleshooter can detect and automatically fix corrupted update components and invalid data in the update cache.
Run DISM to repair the component store. Open Command Prompt as Administrator and type: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth — wait for it to complete fully before moving on.

This is the most effective fix for this specific error. DISM repairs the component store that contains update data.
Run System File Checker after DISM. In Administrator Command Prompt: sfc /scannow — restart after completion.

Running SFC after DISM ensures any corrupted system files are also repaired using the freshly fixed component store.
Reset Windows Update components manually. In Administrator Command Prompt run these in order: net stop wuauserv — net stop cryptsvc — net stop bits — del /f /q C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\* — net start bits — net start cryptsvc — net start wuauserv

This stops all update-related services, clears cached data, and restarts them fresh. It resolves most persistent update errors.

When to Call a Professional

This error is almost always fixable without professional help. If DISM and SFC both fail to repair the issue, a Windows repair install can fix it while keeping your files. A technician can assist if you are not comfortable running command-line tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does DISM take so long to run?

DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) connects to Windows Update servers to download clean replacement files for damaged components. Depending on your internet speed and how many files need replacing, it can take 15 minutes to over an hour. Do not close the Command Prompt window during this process — let it finish completely.

The error happened right after a power cut. Is my Windows installation damaged?

A power loss during an update can corrupt update cache files or partially-written system files. In most cases, running the DISM and SFC commands is enough to repair the damage. However, if the power was cut at exactly the wrong moment during a critical file write, more extensive repairs may be needed. A Windows repair install is the next step if command-line tools do not work.

Can I skip this update and install others?

Yes. In Windows Update settings, you can pause updates temporarily and check if other updates install successfully. However, the failed update will keep appearing until it installs. If one specific update consistently fails with this error even after repairs, try downloading it manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog using its KB number.