Error 0x80070005 when updating Windows to 29639.1000 for 7 consecutive times, together with CrossDeviceResume.exe incorrect parameter

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Error 0x80070005 when updating Windows to 29639.1000 for 7 consecutive times, together with CrossDeviceResume.exe incorrect parameter

Kelly Fu 20

I'm a Windows 11 Insider Preview member and I'm in Experimental (Future Platforms). I'm trying to update my laptop's OS from 29617.1000 to 29634.1000/29639.1000, but it returns 0x80070005 for 7 consecutive times, which means access is denied. I've ran the Windows Update troubleshooter and tried the methods it provided, together with methods I got from asking other AIs and reading articles, including running DISM and SFC, using ExecTI to change privileges for system folders, etc, but the situation only gets worse. After rebooting, an error saying "CrossDeviceResume.exe has incorrect parameters" appeared on the screen, which means I've accidentally broken a system file, and I can't get rid of it. I know that this update renews my WIP certificate, so I'm worried that my Windows would not be usable after the certificate expires on Aug 11th. Also, I'm afraid of losing my own data, so I'm not willing to use an ISO, though I've already downloaded it as the ultimate backup plan. Are there any ways to update my OS safely without using an ISO?

I have posted this on the main forum yesterday, and last night I found out that a lot of other users also encountered this problem, which assures me because I'm not the only person that is tackling with this problem :) Maybe the only way to solve the problem is to wait for Microsoft to release a new version, or are there really ways to bypass this issue? I'm looking forward to an answer.

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Lychee-Ng 28,290 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi Kelly Fu,

Sorry to hear that you're experiencing updates issue with the new Insider build. And you're correct, based on what other Insider users are reporting, your situation does not appear to be a unique case. I just want to clarify a few things so you can better decide what's the correct path forward:

The flight certificate expiration will only affect the ability to continue receiving Insider Preview builds. It does not deactivate Windows or invalidate your license. Devices that miss that will only stop receiving new Insider flights until it's updated.
The CrossDeviceResume.exe error is likely a secondary symptom. Since you mentioned using tools that modify permissions on system folders, I would avoid making any further manual ACL/ownership changes.
Windows Insider ISO does not necessarily mean a clean install. In-place upgrade can keep your files and apps:
1. If the ISO build matches your Insider channel and is newer than your current build, you can typically launch setup.exe directly and perform an in-place upgrade, choosing Keep personal files and apps.
2. However, this is a suggestion based on standard system corrupt behavior. If the issue you're facing is relating to the build itself, it's not guaranteed that reinstalling Windows may help.

So before considering the In-Place upgrade, it's reasonable to wait and see if there's any official updates from Microsoft on this. In addition, some users recently recommended focusing on Insider enrollment components when persistent 0x80070005 errors occur. You can try them out in the meantime to see if anything improves:

Open services.msc > verify Windows Insider Service (wisvc) exists and is running.
Sign out of the Microsoft account > switch to a local account > restart PC and sign back in.
Review Event Viewer logs under Microsoft > Windows > WindowsUpdateClient and User Device Registration

Overall, given that numerous users are reporting the same behavior and you've already run the standard repair procedures (started seeing other errors too), I would not continue applying random repair steps in case things get worse. Instead, back up your important files and wait to see whether Microsoft releases a follow-up build or acknowledges the issue publicly.

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Kelly Fu 20 Reputation points

2026-08-05T08:49:29.3366667+00:00

Hi Lychee-Ng,

I have read through your suggestions and I'm willing to try the methods you have mentioned. They look promising, so I decided to mark your answer as accepted. After trying these methods, I'll post the result as another comment here. Thanks again for your comment and suggestions, they really help a lot! :)
Lychee-Ng 28,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-08-05T09:35:55.2433333+00:00

If there's any updates and you think they're helpful to this specific situation, you can also post as a separated answer instead of reply! With that I can recommend it for other users who are looking for the same information like you did!
Kelly Fu 20 Reputation points

2026-08-05T14:10:50.57+00:00

OK, I will post a separate answer if there's improvements, though there aren't any up to now...

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Kelly Fu 20 Reputation points

2026-08-05T08:49:29.3366667+00:00

Hi Lychee-Ng,

I have read through your suggestions and I'm willing to try the methods you have mentioned. They look promising, so I decided to mark your answer as accepted. After trying these methods, I'll post the result as another comment here. Thanks again for your comment and suggestions, they really help a lot! :)
Lychee-Ng 28,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-08-05T09:35:55.2433333+00:00

If there's any updates and you think they're helpful to this specific situation, you can also post as a separated answer instead of reply! With that I can recommend it for other users who are looking for the same information like you did!
Kelly Fu 20 Reputation points

2026-08-05T14:10:50.57+00:00

OK, I will post a separate answer if there's improvements, though there aren't any up to now...

Answer 1

CrazyKats 19,330 Volunteer Moderator

Please before you try any reinstall or

repair file Feedback in the Feedback

Hub.

That is the only way that the engineers get

the diagnostics to solve the issues.

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Answer 2

CrazyKats 19,330 Volunteer Moderator

Hi Kelly,

You download the ISO, find it in your

download folder in File Explorer.

Open the File and double click the Setup

and it should run.

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Answer 3

CrazyKats 19,330 Volunteer Moderator

Hi Kelly,

Just a head's up that the ISO for 29639 is now live

if you want to try an in place update.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windowsinsiderpreviewiso

Kelly Fu 20 Reputation points

2026-08-05T14:08:29.6666667+00:00

Thanks for providing me the link to download the ISO, but I haven't completed an in-place update before, so I'm not very confident in trying it. I'll download the ISO anyway and use it when it's necessary. Thanks again for the link :)
DAVID V 25 Reputation points

2026-08-05T15:25:11.26+00:00

It's actually pretty easy using the iso file, did it myself not too long ago. Just right click the iso file and select Mount. It will create a drive in Windows Explorer that you can then open and run the Setup from there.