Windows 10: Windows update error 0x80080005, troubleshooter error as well.

My PC has somehow not updated in 3.5 years, despite me definitely watching it update at night sometimes. The updater errors when I try it, and the troubleshooter also errors when I try it. Any ideas?I'm on Windows 10 version 1903, 64 bit OS x64-based processor. I tried the fixes in the below threads and none of them have worked.https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-update-error-code-0x80080005/07b6e544-a501-4492-851d-83fcb80e8f2fhttps://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-update-error-0x80070490-windows-10/37e56b27-842d-4e75-8a13-7f11f5ef1c5chttps://an

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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.

 

Windows update error (0x80080005)

Hi, to what does 'it' refer please?

I'm guessing in the second case you might be referring to the state of some service. I might guess you mean this one:




Which update in particular is causing you a problem? KB...........
Presumably this one:Cumulative Update KB4487044 Windows 10 v1809 Build 17763.316 - Feb. 12 Windows Update - Windows 10 Forums

- note you can download it manually.

First please try running the troubleshooter, bottom right




If that fails to fix Windows update, try
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10 | Tutorials

If still no success, try Tweaking.com's free cautious repair tool, observing all steps, and selecting only the relevant repair(s) - Windows Update. It's easy to find.