Error Code: 80070005 (Update failed)

Question

In the process of my automatic updates, an error code popped up saying that this particular update failed and was not installed due to:  Error code 80070005. 

This is an update regarding my HP Display w2007 Wide LCD Monitor.  Do I really even need this update?  If so, how do I correct the problem and install the update successfully?  If not, how do I get rid of the prompt that still says I have an update that needs to be installed

Answer 1

Hi BQM,

The error code 80070005 usually means that you do not have enough permission to install updates.

Regarding the **‘HP w2007 LCD Monitor Driver’**update, you refer the below link for detailed information:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=vc-47742-1&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3357289&os=2093&lang=en

This issue can occur if access is denied when accessing or copying files during the Windows Update or Microsoft Update process. Access can be denied if you are logged on to the computer as a standard user and this account does not have the proper permissions to install updates.

Method 1: Log on to the computer as an Administrator

1. First please confirm you have logged on an account with administrative privileges.
2. Now perform Windows Update.

Method 2:

If you still come across the issue, reset the Windows Update components and check if you still get that error message.

Click on the Fix It button in the article below to do that automatically or you may do it manually as well. For more information refer to the article below.

How do I reset Windows Update components?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Hope this helps.

Regards, Manasa P – Microsoft Support.

Answer 2

This Helped Me.

1.Disable anti-virus software and follow this. 

2. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/968003

Answer 3

I did all the above and it did not work

Answer 4

well, i am the admin on the pc, i do have rights, or should have since i am the main user and no-one else. this gives as much use as a rubber spanner. 

thanks

The Smoke