Windows 10: Error 0x80070005 on troubleshooting attempt

I have been blocked from making any changes on my windows 10 and edge and chrome won’t open. It says admin has blocked this action process iexplore.exe folder %favorites%\Links\..? Virus scans and MRT haven’t picked up anything malicious but obviously something weird is happening

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Error code 0x80070005

Hi,

To fix your concern, please click the link below and follow the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Error code 0x80070005

Hello Sandra,

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message along with the error code of this issue?
• What exactly are you trying to perform prior to this issue?

I would like to inform that Error 0x80070005 is a Windows Update error.

If you are facing this issue while installing the Windows Updates, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft Support article, try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates


Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue and brief description about this issue for further assistance.

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0x80070005

Hi,

To address your concern, we suggest that you refer to the support link below:

• Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates.
  

Let us know if you need further help.

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