0X8007000D

Windows Update Data Is Invalid Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11

What it means

A downloaded update file is corrupted or incomplete, often from an interrupted download.

Also seen as: 0x8007000D

Quick fix steps

Clear the update cache and let Windows redownload from scratch.
Check your connection for stability — this error is common on unreliable Wi-Fi.
Try downloading the specific update manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

For the full step-by-step walkthrough, see Update Found But Won't Download.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mean an update file is corrupted?

Yes — this specifically indicates the data Windows Update downloaded doesn't match what was expected, meaning it got corrupted somewhere in the download or storage process.

Will retrying the same update just cause the same error again?

Not necessarily — clearing the update cache first, then retrying, often succeeds since it forces a completely fresh download rather than reusing the corrupted files.

Other error codes

0X80070002 — File Not Found

Windows Update can't find a file it expects, usually because the update cache is corrupted or a required file was deleted.

0X8024402F — Update Client Received Invalid Response

Windows Update can't properly connect to Microsoft's update servers — usually a network, proxy, or DNS issue rather than anything wrong with the update itself.

0X800F0922 — Update Failed to Install (SSL/Reserved Space)

Often caused by low disk space, a VPN interfering with the connection, or an .NET Framework update conflict.

0X80070003 — Path Not Found

Similar to 0x80070002 — Windows Update can't locate an expected file path, usually from a corrupted update cache.