Windows 10: Windows Update fails every time - error code 0xc0000005

Hi, Windows has been begging me to update from version 1903 for probably over a year now, but every time I've tried to update it fails. If I let it update on restart it shuts my computer down and then gives "Undoing changes made your computer" before booting up the next time.


I ran Update Assistant to try to install the update and it gives me "Something went wrong, Here is the error code 0xc0000005" which isn't helpful at all and doesn't turn up any useful results on Google. I've also ran SetupDiag.exe and it gives me an empty log file.


I have no idea how to troubleshoot this... most times I've given up so if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

:)

 

error code 0xc0000005

Hi,

The error code 0xc0000005 usually appears in the following situations: access violation error, application is unable to start & Windows installation error.

Here is a guided walk-through that provides steps to help to resolve issues with Windows Updates. Be sure to follow the steps in order:

Fix Windows Update issues.

Regards.

 

Windows Updates failed to instal

I just did step one and they have just all installed.... thank you so much.... it was quite frustrating having that update window pop up every 5 minutes and failing to instal every time

Thanks mate

 

error code 0xc0000005

What does error code 0xc0000005 relate to, when trying to update Windows 10?