Windows Update Nightmare: error code 0x80070005

Question

I have a PC with a too-small SSD drive: after a fresh Windows 10 install there is only 5.95GB free space, even after disk compression and no programs. I have an additional SDX card with more space so have moved Documents and Downloads there.

To solve the problem of Windows Updates being too large for the free space on the SSD I have moved the location of the Windows Updates folder to the additional drive. (eg see herefor the process I used).

But even after a completely fresh install and these small changes I am still getting this error when I force system updates: "There were problems installing updates, but we'll try again later" with the 0x80070005 error code.

This is driving me crazy, after spending hours reinstalling Windows, backing up, running troubleshooters etc. My question is: what are my options? (I know I should never have wasted money buying a cheap computer, but it's a bit late for all that...)

Answer 1

Okay, that means nothing has been corrupted - that's good.

Now, let's try to go over Step 3 and Step 4, from the same below guide:

https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/solved-how-to-...

Answer 2

Thanks for the idea but

"Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."

Answer 3

Oh, I'm for that - I just noticed that - maybe the link has been removed.

While I search for the latest version of that tool - I would request you to try Step 5 from this guide:

https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/solved-how-to-...

Step 5: Run SFC

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Thanks

Bhavik

An Independent Advisor

Answer 4

"We're sorry, this download is no longer available."

Fell at the first hurdle unfortunately.

Answer 5

Hi

Sorry to hear you're experiencing this issue!

I am Bhavik, an Independent Advisor. Please note, I am not a Microsoft employee and don’t have direct access to your account, but I will do everything I can to help you with your queries. :)

I have found this article - which could be useful for resolving your error - please go through this URL and see the first comment, in that comment scroll down a bit until you see "..The Solution..." text. Try to follow all the steps mentioned underneath that.

Here's the link: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Let me know in case of any further help required.

Thanks

Bhavik

An Independent Advisor