Windows error 0x80080005 - you can do that

If error 0x80080005 appears in Windows Update, you cannot install updates. The causes can be as varied as the solutions. We'll show you how to get the problem under control.

Windows Update: Resolve error 0x80080005

• First, check the Control Panel to see if you have installed new software in the past few days. Anti-virus programs and firewalls in particular can cause problems with Windows Update.
• But other programs such as cleaning tools also cause unrest. Quit or disable such recently installed programs. If you suspect that the problem is with the software, uninstall it and restart Windows.

Windows update with error 0x80080005 - what to do?

• Let Windows do the work for you. Simply download the Windows Update Diagnostics tool from Microsoft. The download starts immediately.
• Start the tool and click "Next". Windows now searches for errors itself and tries to fix them.

Repair Windows Update on Error 0x80080005

1. If the problem persists, open the command prompt with administrator rights.
2. Enter the command "dism.exe / online / cleanup-image / restorehealth" and confirm with the [Enter] key.
3. Windows Update will now be reinstalled.
4. If that doesn't help, use the "sfc / scannow" command.
5. Windows system files are checked for errors and repaired if necessary.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to install Windows updates manually.