If you see Error 0x80070005 while trying to install the Windows 10 1903 feature update, it’s likely because a required service isn’t running. Here’s how to fix it.
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How to Fix Error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 Feature Update 1903?
What is Error 0x80070005?
Error 0x80070005 is a Windows 10 update error that typically appears when trying to install a new Feature Update. The error is caused by a lack of permissions in the registry, which can be fixed by changing a few registry keys.
How to Fix Error 0x80070005
To fix the error, you’ll need to modify a few registry keys. To do so:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” into the box and press Enter.
3. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\OSUpgrade
4. Double-click the “AllowOSUpgrade” key and set the value to “1”.
5. Close the Registry Editor and try installing the Feature Update again.
How to Fix Error 0x80070005 in Windows 10?
If you are facing error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 while trying to install the latest Feature Update 1903, there are a few workarounds that you can try to fix the issue.
First, try resetting the Windows Update Components. To do this, open the Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
After resetting the Windows Update Components, try installing the Feature Update 1903 again.
If that doesn’t work, try uninstalling any recently installed third-party software or drivers, as they might be causing the issue.
If you still can’t install the Feature Update 1903, try using the Media Creation Tool to create an installation media and then use it to install the update.
Hopefully, one of these workarounds will fix the error 0x80070005 in Windows 10 and allow you to successfully install the latest Feature Update 1903.
Conclusion
If you’re seeing the 0x80070005 error when trying to install the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, it’s likely because you have a pending update from a previous version of Windows 10. To fix the problem, you’ll need to install all available updates for your current version of Windows 10, then try again to install the May 2019 Update.
If you’re still seeing the 0x80070005 error after installing all available updates, it’s possible that there’s a problem with your computer’s hardware. In this case, you’ll need to contact your computer’s manufacturer for further assistance.
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