Windows 10: Getting Error Code 0x80070005 on Windows 10 Pro activation

Hey there,A friend of mine is constantly getting the error 0x80070005 while trying to activate his windows with a retail cd key.We've tried almost everything except a reset, including the following:updating to latest versionseveral YT guidessfc /scannowSubInAcl permissionsCheckdisk cmdactivate through hidden administrator accountSo I'd just like to ask if anyone else ever had this error and if it can be fixed without a complete reset.Thanks in advance!H.P.

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Error code 0x80070005

Hello Sandra,

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• 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


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Windows 10 will not activate Error code 0x803F7001

Possibly there can be the problem with Microsoft activation Server, so your Windows 10 is not activated. In this scenario, you need to wait and verify if it is the issue from Microsoft’s side. But if you are getting error code 0x803f7001, you can also try these steps:

1. Open Settings app. Then go to Update and security > Activation screen > Change product.
2. Type your Windows edition product key and click Next.
3. You’ll get We couldn’t activate Windows error message.
4. Retry steps 1-3 then type your 25-characters unique product key.
5. Wait for the process to complete, Windows 10 is activated.

Hope something helps this problem

 

Error code: 0x80070005 - 0xA001A

Trying to download windows 10 to a media device (USB) for installation on another PC and keep getting this error. Am wondering if I should be following the steps suggested for error code: 0x80070005-0xA0019 ?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.