Windows 10: suddenly a wild error 0x80080005 appears

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: 0x80080005


C:\Windows\system32>net start wuauserv
The wuauserv service is starting.

The wuauserv service could not be started.

A system error has occurred.

System error 2 has occurred.

The system cannot find the file specified.


tried granting access to system volume - received this error:


ERROR: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. windows 10

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suddenly a wild error 0x80080005 appears

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080005)

C:\Windows\system32>net start wuauserv

The wuauserv service is starting.

The wuauserv service could not be started.

A system error has occurred.

System error 2 has occurred.

The system cannot find the file specified.

tried granting access to system volume - received this error:

ERROR: The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect. windows 10

 

Windows update error (0x80080005)

Sorry? Have you got the correct Tweaking .com's repair tool? Or followed the steps to the end where you actually do the numbered repairs?




- If you had followed all the steps I'd have expected it to take a bit longer.

 

Windows update error (0x80080005)

It guides you through stages of preparation, then you perform the repairs in Safe Mode.




step 1

then




Of course, you can just go to Safe Mode, launch the program, and directly run the repairs, missing the preparation... not the best of ideas. It's designed to give you ways of going back if something goes wrong by creating a restore point, registry backup... then doing the repairs.