As the upgrade reaches a certain percentage, the system restarts again, rolls back to the previous Windows version, and shows the following error code, 0x800707E7 – 0X3000D.

What causes Windows 11 update error 0x800707e7?

Some of the reasons that we have identified that may trigger the Windows 11 upgrade error 0x800707E7 are as below:

Services and startup items – Certain services, and startup items like trace sessions or apps may interfere with the update causing the issue. Conflicting external devices – Sometimes, connected peripherals like a USB, pen drive, or keyboard may interrupt the upgrade process, thus, showing the 0x800707E7 error. Problematic software/applications – It could be possible that a certain third-party app or software may be the reason behind the error. Outdated drivers – If the system drivers are not updated, it can trigger the 0x800707E7 error. Corrupted system files – Broken or damaged system files are often the reason behind many errors including the Windows 11 upgrade error. Faulty or too many user profiles – Chances are that you have redundant or corrupt user profiles that may create a conflict with the process. Incorrect path of the index location – Sometimes, even the index location path may trigger the 0x800707e7-0x3000d error.

How do I fix Windows 11 update error 0x800707e7-0x3000d?

You can try some of the preliminary checks to possibly fix the issue:

Run Windows troubleshooter to detect and fix the issue automatically. Disable and remove conflicting external devices. Uninstall problematic software and applications. Disconnect the LAN cable to stop downloading updates. Disable the services and startup items.

However, if none of the above methods work, we have some effective solutions to help you fix the 0x800707e7-0x3000d error during the Windows 11 upgrade.

1. Disable Trace Session

Now, restart your PC and check if you can now upgrade to Windows 11 without the 0x800707e7 error.

2. Delete unrecognized user profiles

Once done, press OK to exit, reboot your PC, and you should not encounter the 0x800707E7 – 0X3000D error anymore. SPONSORED

3. Remove the corrupted user profile from the registry editor

Once you have successfully deleted the unknown user profiles, restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved or if it still persists.

4. Uninstall conflicting software

Once the software is completely uninstalled, reboot your computer and check if the 0x800707e7 is gone.

5. Set the Indexing Location to the default path

Once done, restart your PC, try upgrading to Windows 11 and check if you still encounter the 0x800707e7 error. Alternatively, you can also reset the Windows update components following the process mentioned in our detailed post, which is also applicable to the 0x800707e7 error. However, if all of the above methods fail to work, you may refer to our guide on how to perform a repair upgrade (also applicable to Windows 11) to fix the issue. For any other queries on Windows 11 upgrade issues, do leave a message in the comments box below.

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