Error 0x80070539 mostly appears when the window fails to install or update any program. This article will cover the solution to the Window update error.

Error 0x80070539 the security ID Structure is invalid
Error 0x80070539 the security ID Structure is invalid

How to fix error 0x80070539?

To fix the Windows update error follow these steps or you can try the Windows Update Reset tool.

Windows Update Troubleshooting Guides and Tools

1. Stop Window Update

To stop the window update

  • Search for services and open it. (Or open Run->services.msc -> press enter)
  • Now, search for Window update service.
  • Right-click the Window update and click Stop.
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2. Clean Windows Update DataStore/cache folder

  • Press Window Key + R.
  • In the window paste %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore and Click Ok.
  • This will lead you to the cache folder.
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  • Open the folder and delete all content.

3. Start window update

After stopping and clearing the cache it’s time to again start the window update.

  • Search for services and open it.
  • Now, move to window update.
  • Right click it and click on start.
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In many cases, the first method solves the problem. But If you are still facing the same issue then go to the next method.

 System File Checker (SFC) ( Alternative to Fix Error 0x80070539 )

To perform the SFC Scan

  • Search for Command Prompt and open it.
  • Paste sfc/scannow and press Enter.
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  • This will take some time to complete.
  • Once it is completed then Restart your computer.’

I hope after following the above-mentioned steps Window Update Error 0x80070539 will be removed. We have tried to cover every aspect of error and look for more and try to add that in the next update. If you still have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

Windows Update Troubleshooting Guides and Tools