Windows Update Error Code 0x80004005 problem may occur if a file that the Windows Product Activation (WPA) requires is damaged or missing. If you receive the Windows 10/11 Update Error message with error code 0x80004005 while attempting to update Windows 11 or windows 10, the problem could get caused by a corrupt installation file during windows update.
Importance of windows update
You’re probably familiar with those repeatedly reminders that display on your computer screen. Every time you open your computer, they notify you that your apps and drivers are no longer up to date. Those are necessary and extremely important for your computer.
Most updates each month include security updates, ActiveX, IIS, Internet Explorer and .Net Framework
Consequences to Not Installing Updates
Consequences of not installing security updates are damaged software, loss of data, or identity theft, malware causes damage Vulnerabilities can potentially be exploited within hours of them becoming publicly known. So once a security update is available, you should plan to install the fix to protect your system from malware attacks.
[KB9199229] How to Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80004005?
Follow these steps in the order presented to troubleshoot to fix this windows 10/11 update error code 0x80004005:
How to perform SFC Scan to fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80004005?
- Type CMD under search pane.
- Right click command prompt and run as administrator
- type SFC /SCANNOW and hit enter
- If you see inconsistencies after the scan is complete, execute DISM Command
- DISM.exe/Online/Cleanup-Image/ Restore health
Disable Windows Defender to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80004005
(Important: Disabling antivirus software leaves the system vulnerable to malware)
- Select Start and type “Windows Security” to search for that app.
- Select the Windows Security app
- Switch Real-time protection to Off.
Fix Windows 10/11 Update Error Code 0x80004005 by Delete Temp files
A corrupt temporary file can cause error 0x80004005. Use the Windows Disk Cleanup tool or type %temp% in the Windows search bar to find the Temp folder and delete everything inside it.
Steps to delete Temp files
1. press the Windows + R keys at the same time
2. Open field, type %temp%, then press ENTER
3. Press the CTRL + A keys at the same time to select all items.
Steps for Windows Disk Cleanup tool
1. press the Windows + R keys at the same time
2. Open field, type %Cleanmgr.exe%, then press ENTER
3. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK.
4. Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
Run Windows Update Troubleshooter to Fix Windows 10/11 Error Code 0x80004005
While installing corrupted updates, this error code 0x80004005 will appear for sure. Windows automatic update feature fails to install or download the updates if the windows folder is corrupted or broken. You can fix this by running the Windows update troubleshooter.
- Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, or select the Find troubleshooters shortcut at the end of this topic.
- Allow the troubleshooter to run and answer the online screen question
Still having issues? Follow the below steps
Delete everything in the Windows Update download folder.
Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution, for Windows 11 and windows 10 or C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download for earlier Windows versions, then delete everything inside the folder and reboot the PC
Try to install the windows update now. If still issue persist with the error code 0x80004005, we need to reset the windows 11 or windows 10 OS.
If the Solution above haven’t solved your windows error 0x80004005, your PC may experience deeper Windows problems. Chat with the experts for the fix.
Disclaimer: We recommend you to do the back up before we proceed these steps, during reset Windows 11 and windows 10 installation means that all your files and settings will be lost during the reset process.
How to reset Windows 10 in PC?
1.Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery. Open Recovery settings.
2.Next to Reset this PC, select Reset PC. Then choose from the options and/or settings in the table below.
How to reset Windows 11 in PC?
1.Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery. Open Recovery settings.
2. Next to Reset this PC, select Reset PC. Then choose from the options and/or settings in the table below.
In Conclusion,
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