Windows 10: Error 0x80070005 when trying to download anything from Microsoft Store

Hello, yesterday I attempted to download Sea of Thieves via Game Pass Ultimate from the Microsoft Store.


However, the download would give an error, code 0x80070005, after a few seconds following the "acquiring license" stage of the download.


I've retried downloading the game multiple times, attempted to download other apps like Xbox Beta, and have searched for a solution online for several hours, but nothing that others have suggested so far seems to work.


In fact, I even tried to download Xbox Beta from the Xbox website, but I was given error 0x80070005.


How can I fix this error?

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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.

Thank you.

 

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.

 

Store Update error 0x80070005 of Microsoft Photos and Films & TV

Try the steps here:

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/error-0x80070005-updating-windows-store-apps