1. Rename Software Distribution and Catroot2 folder
This error often occurs when the Windows update files stored in the software distribution folder are corrupted and cannot be utilized by Windows to install the update. So, in this case, you will have to rename the software distribution folder, which creates a new software distribution folder with new content. The old software distribution folder will become useless as it was renamed. The Catroot folder2 is also known as a Windows update folder, like the software distribution folder. When you rename the Catroot2 folder, a new folder will create with the new content and the same name. This process will make the Catroot folder2 unusable, which might fix your issue. Follow the steps to rename the Software Distribution folder and Catroot folder.
2. Update your Windows using Windows Update Assistant
You can also try installing the Windows update using the Windows Update Assistant. It is a tool developed by Microsoft to update Windows automatically. Usually, when we encounter a Windows update error while installing a feature update, the best way to avoid the error is to install the Windows update with an automatic tool or download and install the Windows update from the Microsoft catalog. Both methods can help you to fix this issue. To update the Windows using Windows Update Assistant, follow the steps:
3. Run Windows Update troubleshooter
If the error is not fixed yet, you can try running the Windows update troubleshooter, which often fixes the errors related to Windows updates. The Windows update troubleshooter restarts the Windows update services and checks the registry files to eliminate the problems causing issues. Therefore, follow the steps to run the Windows update troubleshooter:
4. Enable Windows update services to start automatically
Windows update services are very important as they play a major role in delivering Windows updates successfully. If they are set to manual or disabled, you might encounter this error. So it is better to set the Windows update services to run automatically. You can follow the steps to configure the Windows update services to start automatically: Once done, restart your computer and check if the 0x8007065e error is fixed.
5. Disable third-party antivirus software
If you have any third-party antivirus software enabled, it is advised to disable it temporarily, as it can interfere and prevent you from installing the Windows update. We have given the instructions; follow them to disable the third-party antivirus, but if you are using any other antivirus software, the following steps might help:
6. Run DISM and SFC
If your Windows system files are corrupted or damaged, you might encounter this issue. Repairing the integrity of system files fixes most of the Windows update errors. Therefore, try running the built-in DISM and SFC commands utility to repair and restore the Windows system files and components as follows.
7. Download Windows Update from Microsoft Catalog
If none of the methods have worked for you, you can finally download the Windows update manually from the Microsoft Catalog and then install it on your Windows. Follow the steps to download and install the update:
