0x80080005: three simple solutions for this error code

Error code 0x80080005 appears whenever your system is experiencing problems involving a software component; no more updates are then possible. The simplest solution is to uninstall all recently installed programs. If it doesn't work, the troubleshooter or command prompt may also help.

Error code 0x80080005: what is it?¶

Error code 0x80080005 is likely to greatly annoy users, as its appearance can interrupt the installation of an update, or block it altogether. If you restart your computer and the problem persists, you definitely need to find a solution if you want to keep your system up to date. Unfortunately, as error 0x80080005 can have different causes, there are also multiple solutions to correct it. To find the origin of the error, it is often necessary to look at the software components.. Indeed, in the event of incompatibility of one of them with the system, Windows immediately blocks the entire process. These may be specific programs, cleaning tools or antivirus software offered by third-party providers.

Uninstall new programs to fix error 0x80080005¶

The first solution to resolve error 0x80080005 is to take an interest in programs already installed. Have you recently installed new software, and then the error appeared? If this is the case, we simply advise you to uninstall the software in question. If you then manage to perform the update, nothing prevents you from installing it again later. Although security tools are extremely useful, they can sometimes be the cause of error 0x80080005. If you use antivirus software, a firewall or even a cleaning program, we advise you to temporarily deactivate all of this software. Once the update is complete, remember to reactivate them all, in order to best protect your computer.

Fix error 0x80080005 with troubleshooting¶

If the first solution does not work, you can call troubleshooting to fix error code 0x80080005. This tool is directly offered by Windows. It scans your entire system and then automatically fixes any possible errors. To start using the troubleshooter, follow the steps below:

1. Use the “Start” menu or keyboard shortcut [Windows] + [I] to open your settings.
2. Navigate to the “Update & Security” section.
3. Select “Troubleshooting,” then “Other troubleshooters.”
4. Then look for the “Windows Update” option. Click the “Run” button to the right of this option to begin the troubleshooting process. If the utility finds errors, it takes care of correcting them.

Roll back Windows Update using Command Prompt¶

If this method also does not bear fruit, you can use thecommand prompt to fix error code 0x80080005. To do this, simply follow the steps below:

1. First, right-click on the “Start” menu, then select the “Terminal (administrator)” option.
2. In the pop-up window that then opens, the system asks you if you agree for changes to be made to your computer. To confirm, click “Yes”.
3. In the console which now appears, enter the following command, and validate your entry using the key [Entrée] :

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

This command installs Windows Update again, so the process may take some time. Caution: Be careful not to turn off your computer during the process.

4. Check if the system is working as expected again using the following command:

dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

5. Restart your device and try installing the update again. Error 0x80080005 should no longer appear.

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