0x80004005 error during Windows 10 Update

Question

I have trouble installing Windows 10 Update version 2004 and 20H2 updates. They both gave me this 0x80004005 error.

I have tried the following fixes,

• Run sfc /scannow.
• Delete system32/SoftwareDistribution folder and force a redownload of update files.
• Run Trouble Shooter in Windows Update.
• Use the update tool, Windows10Upgrade9252.exe
• Verified that my Win10 is correctly activated.

None of the above solves my problem.

What is my best bet to fix this issue?

Answer 1

Hello

Error code 0x80004005 means E_Fail - Unspecified error.
Can you share your Update log files to analyze the failure?

Open the Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\logs and then copy and paste the CBS folder to your desktop.
Then zip and upload it on wetransfer.com and share the link here please.

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Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language

Answer 2

Hello,

When you run Windows Update troubleshooter, did it reported any issue which it couldn't fix?

Answer 3

I have the same error. Would appreciate some help. Logs uploaded here: https://we.tl/t-qLSCiycfq1

Answer 4

I have this same issue. I've gone through all the troubleshooting steps, fixed everything, tried manually updating, etc.

Logs are here: https://we.tl/t-emrDBrmwY5

Answer 5

What version are you upgrading from?
I had a lot of computers still on build 1607 and the solution turned out to be to upgrade to 1709 first and then to 20H2 og 21H1.