If you have been having trouble trying to update your Windows software, then you might have received the Windows 0x800a138f update error. This update error is quite common, and has several fixes utilizing various different methods. The methods that can be used to fix the Windows 0x800a138f update error involve disabling your anti-virus program, disabling your firewall software, or changing your language settings.
If you try to update your Windows files but have an incorrect date and time compared to the date and time of the Microsoft Windows server, then it is possible to receive the Windows 0x800a138f update error. Another cause for the Windows 0x800a138f update error maybe if the computer has the wrong the language listed in its settings. This is due to the fact that Windows will only allow you to update your software based on the original language used, and this is a very easy cause to correct:
- Start by opening Internet explorer,
- And clicking on the Tools tab located at the top of the page.
- When the Tools page is open,
- Go to Internet Options and click the General button.
- Under General click Languages.
- At this point you should have opened a new window called Language Preferences.
- On the Language Preferences window, press Add, and choose English as your default.
- Then press OK to close the window. Now you have changed the language and setting within Internet explorer.
Disabling Your Anti-virus or Firewall Software
If you are continually receiving the Windows 0x800a138f update error, then it might be necessary to disable any programs that block the transmission of data between your computer and the Windows server. For example, if you are using software such as Zone Alarm or anti-virus software,
- You can temporarily disable software by right clicking the Zone Alarm button in the Taskbar.
- You should see Shutdown Zone Alarm, and click to confirm.
Depending on what anti-virus or firewall software is used, it can interfere with transmission of your Windows update files.