Fix for Windows Update Error 0×8ddd0007 in 2003/XP/2000

When you try to visit the Windows Update Web site, you receive the following error message

0x8ddd0007 You need to restart your computer to finish installing a program or updates. You cannot view or get other updates from the site until you restart.

This problem occurs because of an incorrect value in a registry entry.

Solution 1

Restart the computer. Then, try again to visit the Windows Update Web site.

Solution 2

Delete the RebootRequired registry entry. To do this, follow these steps

Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.

Locate the following registry subkey from left pane

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\WindowsUpdate\AutoUpdate

Right-click the RebootRequired registry entry, click Delete, and then click OK to confirm.

Restart the computer, and then try again to visit the Windows Update Web site.

Note:- Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it.

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