KB5000842 keeps failing with error code 0x8007000d

Hello @WebMaximus,

As an initial starting point, can you please perform the following . . .

 Reliability History

Check the Reliability History for entries covering the problem times . . .

> How to View Reliability History in Windows 10

 DXDIAG [ DirectX Diagnostics ]

DxDiag is a MS Diagnostic Tool that is extremely useful for troubleshooting and identifying any problems or issues.

This Tool gives detailed [ technical ] information about the OS, including Make, Model, OS Version, GPU, CPU, BIOS, DirectX, Hardware, Drivers [ OUTDATED and MISSING drivers ], Audio, Display, Video and other Multimedia Applications and Features etc.

The information produced falls into the following [ listed as they appear in the report ] categories . . .

• System Information
• DxDiag Notes
• DirectX Debug Levels
• Display Devices
• Sound Devices
• Sound Capture Devices
• DirectInput Devices
• USB Devices
• Gameport Devices
• PS/2 Devices
• Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
• System Devices
• DirectShow Filters

[1] Click on this TenForums link => Batch Scripts / Programs.
[2] Click the direct download link DX_Diag.bat in the MENU.
[3] Run the .bat file.

• This will create a DX_Diag.log file [ several hundred lines long ] on the Desktop.

[4] UPLOAD the file => How to Upload and Post Screenshots and Files at Ten Forums

I am sure that somebody will be able to look at the file and help you.

Hello @WebMaximus,

If you are interested in the In-Place-Upgrade - Repair Install . . .

 In-Place-Upgrade - Repair Install

Information & Tutorials:

This is a Non-Destructive Process which keeps ALL your Apps, Programs, & Personal Data Intact . . .

IMPORTANT: This is an extract from the Tutorial below . . .

• You will only be able to do a repair install of Windows 10 from within Windows 10. You will not be able to do a repair install at boot or in Safe Mode.
  
• You will need at least around 10 GB + what Windows is currently using of free space available on the Windows drive.
• The installation media (ex: ISO or USB) must be the same edition and same or newer build as your currently installed Windows 10. If it's not, then the repair install will fail.
• The installation media (ex: ISO or USB) must be the same base language (aka: system default language) as your currently installed Windows 10. If it's not, then you will not keep anything.
• If you have a 32-bit Windows 10, then you must use a 32-bit ISO or USB.
• If you have a 64-bit Windows 10, then you must use a 64-bit ISO or USB.

> How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

Basically . . .

[1] Download the ISO to the Desktop.
[2] Right-click the ISO > Mount.
[3] Open File Explorer.
[4] Double-click the Mounted Drive to open it.
[5] Double-click setup.exe.
[6] Choose the Upgrade option.
[7] Select Change what to keep.
[8] Select One of the following . . .

• Keep Personal Files and Apps.
• Keep Personal Files Only.
• Nothing.

[9] Unmount the ISO by right-clicking the Mounted Drive > Eject.

The ONLY downside is that you could possibly lose some of your personalizations.

Recommendations:

DISABLE:

ANY Non-Microsoft . . .

• Antivirus Software.
• Firewall software.
• Drive Encryption Software.

I hope this helps.

Yes, let us know how it goes.

Hello @WebMaximus,

WebMaximus said:

Just wanted to let you know I went ahead with that in-place-upgrade you guys suggested and problem solved. Very nice!

Thanks again to all of you!

Excellent news and you are VERY welcome.