2021-11 Cumulative update (KB5007186) for Windows 10 21H1 fails with error 0x80070005 error

Fiza Shamsudheen 6 Reputation points
2021-11-22T12:04:56.067+00:00

I am trying to update my system (Windows 10 21H1) via WSUS and only the cumulative update fails with the error code 0x80070005. Remaining updates were successfully installed. The same error happened for October cumulative update also. I tried the below troubleshooting steps.
Tried installing manually
Performed sfc scan and DISM restore
Renamed software distribution folder
Deleted files under software distribution
Tried installing with administrator account

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  1. Reza-Ameri 17,031 Reputation points
    2021-11-22T16:22:32.49+00:00

    Try open start and search for feedback and open the Feedback Hub app and report this issue.
    Check your device's manufacturer website and download and install the latest drivers.

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  2. Rita Hu -MSFT 9,646 Reputation points
    2021-11-23T01:38:41.53+00:00

    @Fiza Shamsudheen
    Thanks for your posting on Q&A.

    Please follow the below screenshots to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter first:
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    Please try to install the update again after following the above. Please share the windows update log with us if the above is useless. Open PowerShell and print the get-windowsupdatelog command to get the log file.

    Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

    Regards,
    Rita


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  3. Limitless Technology 39,801 Reputation points
    2021-11-23T09:45:24.4+00:00

    Hi there,

    Various reasons could be responsible for the error code 0x80070005 when installing Windows 10 updates, the main one being damaged system files. This can be a result of malware infection or file corruption.

    It seems you have tried the SFC and DISM commands. Additionally try these additional troubleshooting steps.

    My first suggestion would be to Install updates manually.
    You can get the updates manually from here https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx

    Check your antivirus. Disable it temporarily to make the update run.
    Delete the content of the Temp folder.
    Refresh your PC.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-refresh-reset-or-restore-your-pc-51391d9a-eb0a-84a7-69e4-c2c1fbceb8dd

    Reset Windows Updates components.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-toreset-windows-update-components-in-windows/14b86efd-1420-4916-9832-829125b1e8a3


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