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How to fix the error code 0x8007139f?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The 0x8007139f error code indicates that a file needed by Windows to run a program has been damaged or is missing. This can happen if a program is installed incorrectly or if a virus or other malicious software has corrupted the file.

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1. Restart your computer and try again

  1. Shut down your computer.
  2. Unplug all your devices, including the power cord.
  3. Hold down the "Delete" key while powering on your computer.
  4. Select the "Restart" option from the startup menu.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Update your security software and run a scan

To update your security software and run a scan, follow these steps:

  1. In Windows 8 or 10, open the Start screen and search for "Windows Defender."
  2. Click the "Windows Defender" app tile.
  3. On the "Windows Defender" main page, under "Troubleshooting and support," click "Scan."
  4. On the "Scan" screen, under "Scan type," click "Advanced."
  5. Under "Scan settings," click "Run full scan."
  6. On the "Scan results" screen, under "Scan type and status," click "View detailed results."
  7. On the "View detailed results" screen, under "Security software," click "Update."
  8. On the "Update software" screen, under "Available updates," click "Check for updates."
  9. On the "Check for updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  10. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Available updates," click "Install updates."
  11. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  12. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  13. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  14. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  15. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  16. On the "Install updates" screen, under "Security software," click "Install updates."
  17. After the updates are installed, restart your computer.

3. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

There are a few steps that need to be completed in order to run the Windows Update troubleshooter. The first step is to open the Start menu and search for "Windows Update." Once the Windows Update window has been opened, click on the "Troubleshoot" option. The next step is to select the "Windows Update Troubleshooter" option from the troubleshooter menu. The Windows Update Troubleshooter window will open. The next step is to select the "Windows Update Service" option from the troubleshooter menu. The Windows Update Service window will open. The next step is to select the "Problem Details" option from the Windows Update Service window. The Problem Details window will open. The next step is to select the "Update Services" option from the Problem Details window. The Update Services window will open. The next step is to select the "Windows Update" option from the Update Services window. The Windows Update window will open. The next step is to select the "Windows Update Service" option from the Windows Update window. The Windows Update Service window will open. The next step is to select the "Problem Details" option from the Windows Update Service window. The Problem Details window will open. The next step is to select the "General Error Information" option from the Problem Details window. The General Error Information window will open. The next step is to select the "Update Services" option from the General Error Information window. The Update Services window will open. The next step is to select the "Windows Update" option from the Update Services window. The Windows Update window will open. The next step is to select the "Windows Update Service" option from the Windows Update window. The Windows Update Service window will open. The next step is to select the "Problem Details" option from the Windows Update Service window. The Problem Details window will open. The next step is to select the "General Status" option from the Problem Details window. The General Status window will open. The next step is to select the "Error Code" option from the General Status window. The Error Code window will open. The next step is to select the "0x8007139f" option from the Error Code window. The Error Code window will open with the information about the error code.

4. Check for updates from Microsoft

  1. Go to Start > Settings > Update and security.
  2. In the left pane, click Windows Update.
  3. On the Home page, under Important updates, click Check for updates.
  4. In the left pane, under Available updates, click Windows Update.
  5. On the Home page, under Updates, select Get started.
  6. On the Get started page, under Install updates from a list, click Get updates.
  7. On the Get updates page, under Available updates, select Windows Update.
  8. On the Windows Update page, under Recommended updates, select Check for updates.
  9. On the Check for updates page, under Recommended updates, select Change settings.
  10. Under Advanced settings, clear the box next to Use recommended settings for finding updates.
  11. Under Update settings, clear the box next to Automatically download and install updates.
  12. Under Download updates automatically, select the radio button next to Show updates from Microsoft only.
  13. Under Schedule updates, clear the box next to Automatically schedule updates.
  14. Under Update type, select the radio button next to Install updates from Windows Update.
  15. In the left pane, under Update type, select the radio button next to Install updates from a list.
  16. In the list of updates, select the update for which you want to check for updates.
  17. In the right pane, under Summary, click Details.
  18. In the Details pane, under Installation status, click Started.
  19. In the left pane, under Summary, click Details.
  20. In the Details pane, under Installation status, click Failed.
  21. In the left pane, under Summary, click Details.
  22. In the Details pane, under Error code, click 0x8007139f.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

  1. Reset your Windows Update components.
  2. Try the System File Checker tool.
  3. Run the DISM tool.
  4. Try a clean boot.
  5. Perform a clean installation of Windows.