How to fix Update error: "...update components have become obsolete."

I tried to update a new Dell desktop PC that has not been used since it was purchased new for backup purposes last year.

I'm getting this error message: "Windows 10 update 0x8007000d... this won't let you install any updates for Windows and it also won't let you upgrade Windows 10 in case a newer version is available."

The update successfully downloads the version 22H2 update and installs but then stops with that error message.

Kinda like a "which comes first, a chicken or an egg" problem.

Please help. Thank you.

Omg.

Isn't there a better and simpler way?

Is the free update to Win11 still available for Win10? Is it a simpler option?

Given the apparent corruption you should first do the usual basic checks, so once again:
a. Check your disk(s) - with Crystal Diskinfo or better Hard Disk Sentinel (SSDs too).
b. If ok from an admin command prompt run CHKDSK C: /SCAN - scroll down to the bottom and check it passes.
c. If ok, from an admin command prompt run SFC /SCANNOW

Windows 10 update 0x8007000d

Searching for that indicates some damage to your installation, in particular to Windows Update.

Whilst you can try fixing WU in particular, there is, of course, no guarantee other damage hasn't occurred.

Turning first to Windows Update: You can try:
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10
- from the searchable Tutorials section.
This does something like that long list AmericanPharaoh posted, and more, packaged in a script.

Naturally there's no guarantee this will fix your problem, but you can try it.

Omg.

Some may find this offensive.

Is the free update to Win11 still available for Win10? Is it a simpler option?

Whilst the free upgrade from Win 7/8.1 has been blocked, you may well have success.
The simple route requires your PC meets certain hardware requirements.
Most PCs can be upgraded using a workaround. However any build upgrade then requires the same workaround.

Helpful info. I'll note down for use time permitting. Thank you,