Error 0X800706D9: Are you trying to download a new Windows 10 update and install on your computer? Are you getting repeated error 0X800706D9 which stops you from installing the updates? Don’t worry, this is a common error and in this post, I am going to share some methods in which you can fix error 0X800706D9.
It is a good practice to keep your Windows OS version good by updating it to the latest version. This will help your system to protect from attackers and bugs. Most of the cyber-attack target's computers which are not updated regularly. Thus, error 0X800706D9 is such kind of error which happens while you try to update the latest version of Windows 10.
Why Error 0X800706D9 happens in Windows 10
There is much reason for error 0X800706D9 which stops you from installing the latest updates. Most common reason behind this error issues with your Windows firewall. Windows has inbuilt firewall setting which protects your computer from external attacks and in some cases, the firewall block the new updating files. Thus, the main reasons for error 0X800706D9 are
- Your Antivirus which stops you from installing.
- Windows Firewall
- Your computer is infected by malware
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Methods to fix Windows 10 error 0X800706D9
So, to fix error 0X800706D9 you need to understand which among the three reason is affecting your computer. So, you need to follow these bellow methods so that if you get a positive result with the first method then no need to proceed to next.
Method 1: Fix error 0X800706D9 by Turn off your Antivirus
This method is applicable if you are using a third-party Antivirus on your computer. Most of the antivirus checks every application files which you are trying to install will check for malicious codes. In this case, there is a chance for your Antivirus to detect your upgradations files as a bug.
To check this issue, I would recommend you turn off your antivirus until you finish installing the latest updates. You can select the turn of protection from your antivirus control panel.
If you are using third-party antivirus which is not trusted or trial version, it is better you uninstall the application during this method.
Once you removed or turned off your antivirus, now you can proceed towards downloading your updates. Install the updates and restart your system to bring the recent changes. Now you can turn on your antivirus back or install a new antivirus application.
This method should fix error 0X800706D9, if not then let’s try the next method.
Video on how to turn off your Antivirus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui0y1Lr58OY
Method 2: Fix error 0X800706D9 by Changing your Windows firewall status
In most of the cases, your third-party antivirus will turn off Windows firewall as it has an own protective shield. Thus, first check your windows firewall status by following the below steps.
- Open the run window from your start menu or press Windows
- Type cpl and enter
- Click on “Windows Firewall” by right click and open it.
- Open the run window from your start menu or press Windows
- Type cpl and enter
- Now click on “Turn Windows Firewall on or off”
- Now choose “Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended)”
- Choose the same option for Public network setting too.
- Click “Ok” and save the setting
This method should avoid firewall error 0X800706D9 and help you to install the latest updates.
Video on how to Turn on Windows Firewall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhbzE6EBCno
Conclusion:
The above two methods will help you to fix error 0X800706D9 easily and you can now install Windows 10 latest updates. Please do let me know if you have any question performing these steps via the comment section.
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