0x800a0007 Windows Update Error Codes
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The 0x800a0007 windows update error can be
generated by a number of various issues. The error itself can be attributed to
the Microsoft Updater service not being able to see which updates your computer
requires.
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To begin with we need to look at the firewall software, it’s a good idea to
disable this, and try to run the updates again, if this works then you’ll need
to setup a rule to allow Microsoft Updates. Make sure you switch your Firewall
back on as soon as you’ve tested this.
If you are accessing Windows update service on a company network, there could
either be..
A network restriction in place preventing updates or a local or group
policy is in place preventing this.
Many companies my own included do not allow Windows update patches to be
installed by Microsoft update.
Any required patches are tested in case of any issues and then deployed by using
third party software such as Patchlink or Altiris.
Make sure the date and time and time zone on your computer are accurate, if the
date and time is wrong by more than a few minutes then 0x800a0007 is a known
error.
Is SSL enabled ? to enable it, from Internet Explorer select Tools – Internet
Options – Advanced and tick Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0
Which Language is your Windows ?
Make sure the Language settings are set to English. This can be changed from
Start Menu – Control Panel – Regional and Language Options.
Make sure you can access other websites, to make sure it’s not the actual web
connection or a general pc issue.
And lastly do you have access to install Microsoft updates ? this would normally
give a user access error, but this can have a knock on effect.
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