Download error - 0x80070005 refusing to let me update my laptop?

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2024-10-27T10:21:04.7133333+00:00

Download error - 0x80070005 keeps popping up when i try to install any updates. My laptop is telling me that it is missing important updates,. Its this update in particular that i can interact with (and causes the problem.) 2024-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5044285). I'm on the admin profile so i dont think thats the problem, unless theres some way of opening it with admin that i dont know?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-28T06:56:32.0433333+00:00

    Hello,

    Here are some steps you can try:

    1.Running the update troubleshooter. Select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Windows Update > Run the troubleshooter.

    2.Manually downloading the updates from Microsoft Update Catalog.

    3.Performing a clean boot. This is a way of starting Windows with only the essential services and programs, which can help eliminate any software conflicts that might interfere with the update process. Please refer to this link: How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

    4.Restarting the update services. You can do this by using the Services tool (services.msc) and stopping and starting the following services: Windows Update, Background Intelligent Transfer Service, Cryptographic Services, Windows Installer

    5.Check if there is enough disk space available on your system drive. If not, free up some space and try the update again.

    6.Disable any third-party antivirus or firewall software temporarily and try the update again.

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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