Windows 10: Windows 10 Updates Keep Failing, Error 0x80070005

I've spent the last three evenings trying to update my windows 10 after I discovered that for months my Windows updates had been failing. I tried a lot of solutions on the internet but none seem to be working. My update installs fail at 8% via the Window Update in the Settings and I get this error (I've also tried the downloadable updates and these fail too).:


2018-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems (KB4462937) - Error 0x80070005



Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803 x64 2019-06B - Error 0x80070005


I tried getting the Access log via this post's instructions but the txt file ends up empty.


I tried following the instructions in this post, but when I get to the part that deletes SoftwareDistribution, I get an "Access Denied" message and the folder won't be deleted. Deleting the folder manually also doesn't fully work due to permissions issues.


The Windows Updater Troubleshooter runs and will tell me either 3 or 4 things were found and fixed each time I run it (Service Registration is missing or corrupt, Potential Windows Update Database error, Windows Update components must be repaired)...


I've followed this post up to step 8 which is to perform a clean install of Windows 10.

Any other suggestions or a way to get around the Access Denied?

:)

 

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.

Thank you.

 

System Restore Fails Error 0x80070005


So I try to restore any point and get an error:





I have turned off Malwarebytes and SuperAntiSpyware.

I also did a sfc /scannow with no integrity violations.

Running Windows 10 Pro 64bit... Any suggestions?