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Error 0x8007000D — Invalid Data (ERROR_INVALID_DATA) | Windows System Error Fix

Windows 11Windows 10Windows Server 2022Windows 8.1

What Does 0x8007000D Mean?

The data is invalid. A function received data that is not in the expected format or range.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Corrupted Windows Update download
  2. 2Invalid registry value data
  3. 3Damaged configuration file
  4. 4Corrupted driver package during installation

Symptoms

  • ⚠Windows Update fails with invalid data error
  • ⚠Driver installation fails
  • ⚠Application configuration is rejected
  • ⚠Services fail to start due to bad configuration data

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
  2. 2Clear the Windows Update cache and retry
  3. 3Reinstall the affected driver from the manufacturer's website
  4. 4Run 'sfc /scannow' to repair corrupted system files

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Reset Windows Update components completely: stop BITS and wuauserv services, rename SoftwareDistribution and catroot2 folders
  2. 2Use DISM to repair the component store

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Windows Update keep giving this error?
Corrupted update cache is the most common cause. Stop the Windows Update service, rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution to .old, restart the service, and check for updates again. This forces a fresh download of all update metadata.

Related Error Codes

0x80070057Invalid Parameter (ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER)0x80070570File Corrupt (ERROR_FILE_CORRUPT)

About the Author

Windows Troubleshooting Team

Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.