Windows 10: 'Windows Update' 1903 failed with error code 0x8007000e

This article is Only regarding error 0x8007000e, on a Device being offered Feature Update 1903 via Windows Updates.


Note: 'Windows Feature Update 1903' is not being offered via Windows Update to all Devices.


A supposition:

As 1903 is made availble to the Devices by Microsoft via Windows Updates, I believe it should be able to be installed normally, if the system is up-to-date with MFG updates (without using a work around).


Suggested Solution:

1. Preform recommended MFG updates (with the Manufacturer's Updater app, or from the MFG's Support Webpages).

2. Temporarily remove 3rd party AV software. (if any)

3. Perform Windows Updates.


Situation:

The update fails with error code 0x8007000e. The video display was briefly distorted after attempting to install via Windows Updates.


Example of suggested solution working:

Solution on a Dell Inspiron 23 Model 5348

Windows Update returned error 0x8007000e , and video whacked out briefly when opening other apps, with Display going to Basic; after trying to install 1903 via Windows Updates. After Reboot, Video returned to normal, but Windows Update still returned 0x8007000e. Rebooted again.


There were no video updates available.


Ran the Dell SupportAssist (Dell's updater applicable to this model); 2 updates were available: Bios update to A12, and O2 Micro OZ777FJ2 Card Reader Driver.


Installed the recommended MFG updates, and 1903 installed sucessfully via Windows Updates.


Conclusions

Even if set to auto-install updates, a Manufacturer's Updater (i.e. Dell SupportAssist, Hp Support Assistant, etc) may pause on a Bios update.

Running the Mfg's updater to check for All missing recommended MFG updates (manually) (especially before a Windows Feature Update, if possible) can solve this situation. It will also help identify the exact model and serial number of a Device to use to verify with the MFG's webste for drivers available.

Installing recommended MFG updates can help with the Safety and Security of a device and/or can improve Software/Hardware compatibility.


Do not use a 3rd party updater.

:)

 

Windows 1903 update failed with error code 0x8007000e

This morning I tried to update to Version 1903 of Windows 10.

The update failed with error code 0x8007000e. After the failure my video display was distorted.

In Device Manager both my Intel Graphics and Nvidia Geforce GT 540M are showing up as being faulty.

I deleted these items in Device Manager and then reinstalled them, they are still showing as faulty but at least my display is now working.

How do I fix these problems so that the update installs correctly?

 

Windows 1903 update failed with error code 0x8007000e

Hi,

I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

Try updating to 1903 using Media Creation tool, let it fail and let the logs generate.

The fastest way to get the upgrade is through Media creation tool or ISO file.

Please download Media Creation Tool from the link below and select Upgrade this PC at the first screen.

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

All steps, including upgrading using ISO file and Media creation tool, are covered here:

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2019/05/update...

Content on the above blog is written by a Microsoft MVP so it is safe.

 

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