The ERROR_INVALID_DATA system error code, also known as error 13 0xD, usually occurs when users install new apps, new updates or a new OS version on their PCs. It indicates that particular files and folders are broken or corrupted.

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If this error occurs when upgrading your OS, most likely the Software Distribution folder is corrupted.

If you’re getting the ERROR_INVALID_DATA error code with The data is invalid description, follow the troubleshooting steps listed in this article to fix it. The ‘ERROR_INVALID_DATA’ system error affects all Windows versions.

How do I fix The data is invalid error?

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

  1. Go to Start > type “settings” > Select the first result

  2. Go to Windows Update > in the left-hand pane, select Troubleshoot

All Windows versions feature a dedicated Windows Update Troubleshooter that automatically detects and fixes update issues. This tool can fix general update issues.

You can download the Windows Update Troubleshooter online from Microsoft’s website for the following Windows versions: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

Windows 10 features a built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter that you can launch from the Settings page. If the update error is quite complex, and still persists after using this utility, continue the troubleshooting process with the solutions listed below.

2. Repair your registry

  1. Go to Start > type cmd > right-click Command Prompt > select Run as Administrator

  2. Now type the sfc /scannow command

  3. Wait for the scanning process to complete and then restart your computer. All corrupted files will be replaced on reboot.

The simplest way to repair your registry is to use a dedicated tool, such as CCleaner. Don’t forget to first backup your registry in case anything goes wrong.

If you haven’t installed any registry cleaner on your computer, check out our article on the best registry cleaners to use on Windows 10 PCs.

You can also use Microsoft’s System File Checker to check for system file corruption as described above. However, this utility is only available on Windows 10.

3. Rename the Software Distribution folder

  1. Stop Windows Update: go to Start > type services in the Search box

  2. Scroll down to the Windows Update service > click the Stop button to disable the Windows Update services

  3. Rename the Software Distribution folder, which should be located in your C: Driver, under the Windows folder.

  4. Restart the Windows Update service > update your system again.

Your PC should now be able to download the latest updates and recreate the SoftwareDistribution folder. In this manner, the files from that folder are updated as well, and missing or corrupted files are repaired.

4. Use Microsoft’s Update Catalog website

If you can’t install particular Windows updates, you can also download them directly from the Windows Update Catalog website. All you need to do is type the KB number in the search box, hit Enter and then click the download button.

5. Install the updates in Clean Boot

Clean Boot eliminates software conflicts that may sometimes occur when installing various apps, programs, or updates. It works by starting Windows using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Here’s how to perform a clean boot:

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  • Type System Configuration in the search box > hit Enter
  • On the Services tab >  select the Hide all Microsoft services check box > click Disable all.

  1. On the Startup tab > click on Open Task Manager.

  2. On the Startup tab in Task Manager > select all items > click Disable.

  3. Close the Task Manager.

  4. On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box >click OK > restart your computer.

  5. Try installing the latest Windows updates while in clean boot.

6. Reset Windows Update components

  1. Go to Start > launch Command Prompt as Administrator

  2. Type the following commands and hit Enter after each one:

  • net stop bits
  • net stop wuauserv
  • net stop appidsvc
  • net stop cryptsvc
  1. Type the following command to delete the qmgr*.dat files, and press Enter:
  • Del “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%Application DataMicrosoftNetworkDownloaderqmgr*.dat”

  1. Type the cd /d %windir%system32 command to repair corrupted repository.

  2. Reregister the BITS files and the Windows Update files by typing the following commands in Command Prompt. Hit Enter after you type each command.

  • regsvr32.exe atl.dll
  • regsvr32.exe urlmon.dll
  • regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll
  • regsvr32.exe shdocvw.dll
  • regsvr32.exe browseui.dll
  • regsvr32.exe jscript.dll
  • regsvr32.exe vbscript.dll
  • regsvr32.exe scrrun.dll
  • regsvr32.exe msxml.dll
  • regsvr32.exe msxml3.dll
  • regsvr32.exe msxml6.dll
  • regsvr32.exe actxprxy.dll
  • regsvr32.exe softpub.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wintrust.dll
  • regsvr32.exe dssenh.dll
  • regsvr32.exe rsaenh.dll
  • regsvr32.exe gpkcsp.dll
  • regsvr32.exe sccbase.dll
  • regsvr32.exe slbcsp.dll
  • regsvr32.exe cryptdlg.dll
  • regsvr32.exe oleaut32.dll
  • regsvr32.exe ole32.dll
  • regsvr32.exe shell32.dll
  • regsvr32.exe initpki.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wuapi.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wuaueng.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wuaueng1.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wucltui.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wups.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wups2.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wuweb.dll
  • regsvr32.exe qmgr.dll
  • regsvr32.exe qmgrprxy.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wucltux.dll
  • regsvr32.exe muweb.dll
  • regsvr32.exe wuwebv.dll
  1. Reset Winsock by typing this command:
  • netsh winsock reset
  1. Restart the BITS service, the Windows Update service, and the Cryptographic service. Type the following commands and hit Enter after you type each command:
  • net start bits
  • net start wuauserv
  • net start appidsvc
  • net start cryptsvc
  1. Go to Windows Update and install the latest updates.
  2. Restart your computer and make sure that the latest updates have been installed.

7. Disable your antivirus/ firewall

If you still can’t install the latest updates on your computer, try disabling your antivirus and firewall. Turn off these tools temporarily, while downloading and install the updates.

As soon as the updates have been installed, enable your security solutions again.

8. Download the System Update Readiness tool

  1. Go to Search > type Command Prompt in the Search box > right-click Command Prompt > select Run as administrator.
  • Type the admin password if prompted.
  1. Type the DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command > Enter.
  • Wait until the command operation is completed.
  1. DISM uses Windows Update to install the files required to fix update corruption issues.
  • If your Windows Update client is already broken, you should use a running Windows installation or use a Windows side-by-side folder from a network share or from a removable media.
  • To do this, run this command instead:
  • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess
  • Replace the C:/RepairSource/Windows/ placeholder with the location of your repair source.
  1. Now, type the sfc /scannow command > hit Enter > wait for the scanning process to complete.
  2. Close CMD and try to install the latest Windows Update again.
  • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows /LimitAccess

Microsoft’s DISM or System Update Readiness tool helps you fix Windows corruption issues. If your Windows updates and service packs fail to install, this utility may help you.

However, the System Update Readiness Tool is designed for support agents and power users, requiring some extra technical skills.

For more information on how to use the System Update Readiness tool on Windows 7 and how to fix error detected in the CheckSUR.log, check out Microsoft’s Support page.

By following these steps, you should be able to get rid of this error and use your Windows 10 PC efficiently.

As always, if you’ve come across other solutions to fix this problem, you can help the Windows community by listing the troubleshooting steps in the comments below.

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