How to Fix Error 0x8007007e When Printing

How to Overcome Error 0x8007007e

How to Fix Error 0x8007007e When Printing - After discussing How to Overcome Error 0xc0000098, this time the admin will discuss How to Overcome Error 0x8007007e. Windows Update is very important because it allows the operating system to download and install the latest updates with bug fixes and security patches. However, when updating Windows 10, you may experience errors.

Some users reported that they encountered error 0x8007007e when updating Windows 10. How do we fix it?

Cause of Error 0x8007007e

This error can be caused by antivirus program interference, software conflicts, and corrupted registry and system files. Sometimes the 0x8007007e error will be accompanied by the message "Windows has encountered an unknown error" or "Failed to install the update".

To fix error 0x8007007e, you can try the following 7 methods.

How to Fix Error 0x8007007e

Solution 1. Disable third-party antivirus programs and Windows Firewall

Usually, you don't need to disable an antivirus program as it can protect your computer from viruses and other security threats.

However, since the 0x8007007e error could be caused by antivirus software, you can temporarily disable it. After the Windows 10 update is complete, you can reactivate it.

Step 1. In the system tray (in the lower right corner), right-click the antivirus program icon and disable it.

Step 2. In the Windows Cortana search box, type Control Panel.

Step 3. When Control Panel opens, click on System and Security.

Step 4. Then click on Windows Defender Firewall.

Step 5.Now on the left, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

Step 6. Select Turn off Windows Firewall and restart the PC.

Solution 2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

The Windows Update Troubleshooter resolves various errors. Some users have said that they can solve the 0x8007007e error by running the Windows Update Troubleshooter.

Step 1. Download Windows Update Troubleshooter from Microsoft's official site.

Step 2. Install the Windows Update Troubleshooter and run it. Select Windows Update and click Next.

Step 3. Wait for the Windows Update Troubleshooter to detect the problem and follow the instructions to fix it.

If any problems are found, the Windows Update Troubleshooter will fix them automatically.

Solution 3. Perform a Clean Boot

Software conflicts can also cause error 0x8007007e in Windows 10. You can try a clean boot to fix it.

Step 1. Right-click the Windows Start menu and select Run.

Step 2. Type msconfig and press Enter.

Step 3. Click the Service tab. Then check Hide All Microsoft Services and click Disable All (if the button is not gray)

Step 4. Click the Startup tab and select Disable All. If there is no Disable All option, then click Open Task Manager.

Step 5. Now select each task and click Disable

Step 6. Restart the computer.

Solution 4. Repair Corrupt System Files

Step 1.Type cmd in the Windows Cortana search box, right-click the result, and select Run as administrator.

Step 2.Enter the following DISM command to repair corrupted system files and press Enter.

dism.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth

Step 3.Once done, enter the following SFC command to repair system files and press Enter.

sfc / scannow

Solution 5. Reset Windows Update Components

This method can help restart BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service), Cryptographic, MSI Installer and Windows Update Services and rename the Software Distribution and Catroot2 folders.

Step 1. Enter cmd in the Windows Cortana search box. Find and right click to select Run as Administrator.

Step 2. Type net stop wuauserv and press Enter.

Step 3. Type net stop cryptSvc and press Enter.

Step 4. Type net stop bits and press Enter.

Step 5. Type net stop msiserver and press Enter.

Step 6.Type ren C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old and press Enter.

Step 7. Type ren C: \ Windows \ System32 \ catroot2 Catroot2.old and press Enter.

Step 8. Type net start wuauserv and press Enter.

Step 9. Type net start cryptSvc and press Enter.

Step 10. Type net start bits and press Enter.

Step 11. Type net start msiserver and press Enter.

Step 12. Close the Command Prompt.

Solution 6. Download the .NET Framework 4.7 Offline Installer Package

Step 1. Download the .NET Framework 4.7 offline installer package from the Microsoft Download Center.

Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the package.

Step 3. Restart the computer. After that, try to install the necessary updates.

Solution 7. Reinstall Windows 10 to its latest version

If none of the methods above helped, you can reinstall Windows 10 to the latest version with the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.

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