0x8007000D
Windows
Medium severity
Windows Update Error 0x8007000D — “The Data Is Invalid”
Update metadata or a downloaded package is corrupt, so the installer rejects it as invalid data.
Last reviewed 2026-08-29 by the Tech Issue Guide team.
Symptoms
- Windows Update downloads to a point, then fails with 0x8007000D.
- The same update repeatedly appears and re-fails.
- Feature updates fail during “Getting things ready.”
What causes 0x8007000D
- One or more files in the SoftwareDistribution\Download folder are incomplete or corrupt.
- The Windows component store (WinSxS) has damaged entries.
- A network interruption or metered connection truncated the download.
How to fix it — 3 steps
- Delete everything inside C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download so Windows re-downloads the packages.
- Repair the component store with DISM RestoreHealth, then run System File Checker (command below).
- Reboot and check for updates on a stable, non-metered connection.
Terminal / CLI command
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth && sfc /scannowElevated Command Prompt. DISM can take 10–20 minutes — let it finish.
How to confirm the fix: Windows Update completes and the update no longer reappears in the history as failed.
Prevent it from coming back
Update over a wired or reliable Wi-Fi connection and avoid marking your main network as metered.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need install media for this?
Usually not. DISM pulls repair files from Windows Update. If DISM itself fails, point it at a mounted ISO with the /Source switch.
How long should DISM take?
Ten to twenty minutes is normal. It can appear stuck at 20% or 40% — that is expected; do not cancel it.