Quick Summary
Error code 0x8007000D, often described as "ERROR_INVALID_DATA", signifies that the system encountered invalid or corrupted data during an operation. This usually points to issues with system files, disk errors, or problems during software installation or updates.
Common Causes
- Corrupted System Files: Missing or damaged system files are a primary cause. This can occur due to disk write errors, incomplete software installations, malware infections, or abrupt system shutdowns while files are being written.
- Disk Errors: Bad sectors or other physical defects on the hard drive can lead to data corruption and consequently trigger this error. Errors in the file system structure can also contribute.
- Installation or Update Issues: Problems during the installation of Windows updates or other software packages can result in incomplete or incorrectly configured files, causing the error.
- Registry Corruption: Damage to the Windows Registry, either from malware or incorrect modification, can cause the system to access faulty data.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Run System File Checker (SFC)
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Search for 'cmd' in the Start Menu, right-click on 'Command Prompt', and select 'Run as administrator'.
Step 2: In the command prompt window, type `sfc /scannow` and press Enter.
Step 3: Wait for the scan to complete. This process may take some time.
Step 4: If SFC finds any corrupted files, it will attempt to repair them automatically. After the scan is complete, restart your computer.
Method 2: Use DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator (as described in the SFC method).
Step 2: Type the following command and press Enter: `DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth`
Step 3: Wait for the DISM process to complete. This may take a significant amount of time, especially if it needs to download replacement files from Windows Update.
Step 4: Once DISM has finished, restart your computer.
Method 3: Check Disk for Errors
Step 1: Open File Explorer.
Step 2: Right-click on the drive where Windows is installed (usually C:) and select 'Properties'.
Step 3: Go to the 'Tools' tab.
Step 4: Under 'Error checking', click 'Check'.
Step 5: If prompted, schedule the disk check to run on the next restart. Restart your computer, and the disk check will run before Windows loads.
Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions to fix any errors found.
Method 4: Perform a System Restore
Step 1: Search for 'Create a restore point' in the Start Menu and open it.
Step 2: Click the 'System Restore...' button.
Step 3: Choose a restore point that was created before the error started occurring.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the system restore process. Be aware that programs installed after the restore point may need to be reinstalled.
Method 5: Clean Boot
Step 1: Press Win + R, type `msconfig` and press Enter.
Step 2: In the System Configuration window, go to the 'Services' tab.
Step 3: Check 'Hide all Microsoft services' and click 'Disable all'.
Step 4: Go to the 'Startup' tab and click 'Open Task Manager'.
Step 5: In Task Manager, disable all startup items.
Step 6: Close Task Manager and click 'Apply' and then 'OK' in the System Configuration window.
Step 7: Restart your computer. Check if the error persists. If it doesn't, re-enable services and startup items one by one until you find the culprit.
Method 6: Check Drivers Update and reinstall
Step 1: Open Device Manager (search in the Start Menu).
Step 2: Check if you have any yellow exclamation marks that would indicate driver problems.
Step 3: Update each of the available drivers automatically or by searching for the latest up-to-date driver in the manufacturing website.
Step 4: If the Update is not possible, try to uninstall and reinstall the drivers to fix the issue.