How do I fix error 0x8007016a?

Error 0x8007016a is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with the way the operating system is trying to access a file. This can be caused by a number of things, including incorrect permissions, a corrupt file, or a problem with the way the file is being accessed by the operating system. This error can also be caused by a virus or malware infection.

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• Restart your computer and try again
• Check for updates and install any that are available
• Run the Windows Update troubleshooter
• Reset the Windows Update components
• Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder
• Run the DISM tool

1. Restart your computer and try again

1. If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, turn it off and then back on.
2. In the Windows 10 Start menu, search for "Task Manager."
3. In the Task Manager window, click the "Processes" tab.
4. In the "Processes" tab, select the "Windows Defender" process.
5. Right-click the "Windows Defender" process and select "Restart."
6. If the "Windows Defender" process does not restart, select the "Processes" tab and select the "Windows Media Player" process.
7. Right-click the "Windows Media Player" process and select "Restart."
8. If the "Windows Media Player" process does not restart, restart your computer.

2. Check for updates and install any that are available

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click on the System and Security category.
3. Click on the Windows Update button.
4. If there are any updates available, they will be displayed on the screen.
5. If there are any updates that need to be installed, they will be displayed on the screen.
6. Click on the OK button to install the updates.
7. If there are any errors while trying to install the updates, they will be displayed on the screen.
8. Click on the OK button to fix the errors.

3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

1. Click on the Start button and type in “cmd”.
2. Right-click on the cmd.exe file and select “Run As Administrator”.
3. When the cmd.exe window pops up, type in the following command and hit the Enter key: wusa.exe /quiet /norestart
4. When the Windows Update troubleshooter pops up, click on the “Fix problems” button.
5. Choose the “Windows Update” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
6. Choose the “ Troubleshoot problems ” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
7. Choose the “Windows Update service” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
8. Choose the “Check for updates” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
9. Choose the “Install updates” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
10. Choose the “Select the updates to install” option from the list of options and click on the “Next” button.
11. Choose the “Install updates” option from the list of options and click on the “Install” button.
12. When the “Update progress” window pops up, click on the “Close” button.
13. When the “Windows Update finished” window pops up, click on the “Finish” button.

4. Reset the Windows Update components

1. In Control Panel, click System and Security.
2. In System and Security, click Windows Update.
3. On the Windows Update screen, click the Change Settings link.
4. On the Windows Update Settings screen, click the Advanced tab.
5. Under the Automatic Updates section, click the Change Settings button.
6. In the Automatic Updates Settings window, click the Update Types button.
7. Under the Update Types section, click the Select All button.
8. In the Select Update Types window, click the Remove All button.
9. In the Automatic Updates Settings window, click the OK button.
10. In the Windows Update screen, click the Restart Now button.

5. Delete the SoftwareDistribution folder

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Under the Programs category, select Programs and Features.
3. Under the Programs and Features category, select the SoftwareDistribution folder.
4. Click on the Remove button.
5. Click on the Yes button.
6. Close the Control Panel.

6. Run the DISM tool

1. Open the Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Type "dism /online /enable-feature /featurename" where featurename is the name of the feature you want to enable. For example, if you want to enable the Windows Update feature, type "dism /online /enable-feature /featurename WindowsUpdate".
3. Type "dism /online /enable-feature /featurename" again to confirm that the feature has been enabled.
4. If you are prompted to restart the computer, restart the computer.
5. After the computer has restarted, type "dism /online /disable-feature /featurename" where featurename is the name of the feature you want to disable. For example, if you want to disable the Windows Update feature, type "dism /online /disable-feature /featurename WindowsUpdate".
6. Type "dism /online /enable-feature /featurename" again to confirm that the feature has been enabled.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

1. Perform a clean boot.
2. Contact Microsoft support.