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Windows Update Error 0x8007139f: 7 Methods to Use
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Updated onMarch 22, 2024
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Keeping Windows up to date is quite important, but sometimes you might encounter Windows Updateerror0x8007139fwhile trying to download updates. For some users, while Windows shows it’s up-to-date, the update history lists the error code.
Apart from that, some users reported the error when updating an app via the Microsoft Store, and the solutions presented here would work in that case. So, let’s get straight to it.
What causes the 0x8007139f Windows Update error?
Here are some of the reasons behind the0x8007139fupdate error in Windows:
How can I fix Windows Update error 0x8007139f?
Before you try the slightly intricate solutions, here are a few common ones that would work:
If these two don’t work, head to the ones listed next.
1. Check your antivirus
The leading cause for error 0x8007139f can sometimes be your antivirus. Of course, having a good antivirus is essential, but sometimes your antivirus can interfere with your system and prevent you from downloading updates.
To fix this issue, it’s advised to disable certain antivirus features temporarily. In addition, you might want to disable your antivirus and check if that solves your problem. Finally, in the error message is still there, we advise you to uninstall your antivirus.
Windows 10comes with its antivirus in the form of Windows Defender, so you’ll have at least some protection even if you remove your antivirus.
If removing the antivirus solves your issue, you might consider switching to a different antivirus solution.
There are many great antivirus applications on the market; some offer maximum protection and won’t interfere with your system.
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2. Make sure the correct date and time are set
3. Run a third-party PC repair utility
Sometimes using native solutions just doesn’t cut it anymore, and you can’t always use the exact solutions on Windows 7, 8, and 10 since they differ.
However, you can use athird-party toolthat runs a complete scan and performs a full system repair of your PC without limitations on your OS.
4. Reset Windows Update components
net stop wuauservnet stop cryptSvcnet stop bitsnet stop msiserverRen C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.oldRen C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 Catroot2.oldnet start wuauservnet start cryptSvcnet start bitsnet start msiserver
- Once done, restart the computer and check if you can install the update.
Resetting the Windows update components can help fix various issues, including 0x8007139f 0x90019 in Windows. If it doesn’t work, head to the following method.
5. Manually install the update
That’s it! You can always use the Microsoft Update Catalog if an update cannot be installed automatically. In addition, every update released is available here and can be easily downloaded.
6. Create a new user account
After you have created a new account, check if you can install the updates on it. If that works, move the files on the previous account to the new one. A simple way to do this would be to use anexternal hard driveor aUSB stick, whatever works best for you.
7. Perform an in-place upgrade
If nothing previously worked, you can always perform an in-place upgrade and almost every issue with the OS, including the 0x8007139f Windows Update error. And in this case, you would lose any files stored on the computer.
Also, find out how tofix any Windows Update error in Windows 11and seamlessly eliminate any that appear.
Please tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
