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How to fix Windows update error 0x8007000e (Windows 8.1)

What is error 0x8007000e? What is it caused by? How to fix it?

Error code 0x8007000e is an error that appears when you try to search for, and apply the latest Windows update to your computer. The update reads:

"Updates failed. We can't finish the update. Try restarting your device and we'll try again".

The reasons behind this update error are:

  1. Poor Internet connection;
  2. Windows update services;
  3. Corrupt system files;
  4. Malicious software.

To fix this Windows update error, feel free to check the solutions below, and follow them to the detail. We compiled them based on both user and expert opinion.

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Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 8.1.

Click on this if none of the other solutions worked.

Click on this if your computer runs on Windows 10.

  1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

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  2. Restart the computer

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  3. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool

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  4. Run the Windows update assistant

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  5. Restart the Windows Update service via Services

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  6. Remove the downloaded update files

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  7. Scan the computer for viruses

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  8. Adjust the firewall and antivirus settings

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  9. Update your Windows through Safe Mode

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