Feature update to Windows 10, version 1709 - Error 0xc0000005

Hi,

The error message System error 5 has occurred shows when you didn't run the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start.
2. Type CMD.
3. Right-click on it, then select Run as administrator.

Once you've open the elevated Command Prompt, type these commands one after another followed by Enter key:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

net stop AppIDSvc

Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

net start AppIDSvc

Once done restart your PC and check if the issue is the same.

Let us know if you have other questions.

We're glad to know that you're now able to proceed with the Windows Update. If in case you have other questions, feel free to update this thread so we can further assist you.

Regards.

Hi,

There are several reasons why the error code 0xC0000005 occurs, such as corrupted system files, faulty drivers, or bad interactions between system programs. Also, one of the possible reason why this issue occurs is because there are still services that is running in the background. We recommend that you perform the steps provided by Kapil Arya MVP again. This time, we recommend that you add these additional commands****to stop and start Application Identity: net stop AppIDSvcand net start AppIDSvc. Enter these commands one after another:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

net stop AppIDSvc

Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

net start AppIDSvc

Once done restart your PC and check if the issue is the same.

Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.