{"id":16837,"date":"2025-03-31T10:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T10:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=16837"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:04:20","slug":"error-code-0x80080005-causes-and-possible-workarounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/error-code-0x80080005-causes-and-possible-workarounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Error Code 0x80080005: Causes and Possible Workarounds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>What Causes Error Code 0x80080005?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Windows Update errors are no fun at all. In fact, error code 0x80080005 is no exception because it blocks updates from completing, leaving your system either vulnerable or outdated. Sometimes this error could be based on many causes such as corrupted files<\/a> and even permissions issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This error code usually occurs because of an issue where some of the files are not available for the update service or due to an issue with permissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other culprits include corrupted files, interference by some third-party antivirus software, or problems with the components of Windows Update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The particular cause will determine which method to use. You will be directed toward the correct solution once you have identified the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Solutions to Fix Error Code 0x80080005<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the release of the Windows 1809 Update, many users reported error 0x80080005. Regarding that, here is something you can try to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>1. Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antivirus software has been known to hinder the Windows 10\/11 update process itself whereby update files may not download properly or may even corrupt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel that your antivirus software is the culprit behind error 0x80080005, disable its features or, if necessary, turn it off completely and then try updating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that doesn’t work, you can uninstall the software altogether since Windows Defender does a pretty good job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2. Run DISM and SFC Scans<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your update files are corrupted, use the System File Checker (SFC) tool to fix them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Right-click the Start<\/strong> button and select Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Type sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Try reinstalling the update.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If the issue persists, use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management<\/em> (DISM) tool:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Right-click the Start<\/strong> button and select Command Prompt (Admin)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Type DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/code> and hit Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Try reinstalling the update again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The regular thing you do to resolve issues related to updates is using the built-in Windows Update troubleshooter that automatically detects and fixes common problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n