Windows Update error code (0x80080005)

Question

I m having problems with Windows Update : A week ago it just started showing this message "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080005)". I already did lots of search through the web and none of the solutions i found worked, except for full re-install of Windows, which i would rather not try until i m out of solutions

Answer 1

Hello,

Try doing a repair install. A repair Install keeps everything and reinstalls Windows.

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/how-to-...

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair...

The best and the easiest way is to use first method in the first article.

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Answer 2

As i mentioned before i already tried those fixes but none worked. When using the Windows PowerShell to reset the WU components i noticed that most commands return a "file/folder not found" message. And the WU troubleshoot always says "can not find the problem"

Answer 3

version 1809 build 17763.168

Answer 4

Hello,

Please refer this fix:

https://www.kapilarya.com/there-were-some-probl...

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP, so it is safe.

Answer 5

Hi,

Right-click Start>Run

Type in winver and press Enter.

What Build and Windows version is reported?