Windows Update fails with 0x8007000E (out of memory/resources)

The problem: Windows Update fails because the system runs out of memory/resources during scan or install.

Symptoms: Update fails with 0x8007000E; update scan extremely slow; server under memory pressure; logs indicate resource exhaustion.

Likely cause: Insufficient RAM/pagefile, excessive memory usage, or update components requiring more resources than available during servicing.

Category: Windows Update · Difficulty: Advanced · Windows: Windows Server · Error code: 0x8007000E

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