Windows Update Error Code 80070005

[Jonnie711]

I can't get check for Windows updates due to this error.

Any ideas on how to fix it?

[patriesju]

hi!
try this

Stop update service:

in run type services.msc, go to windows update and right click select stop.

Rename your softwaredistribution folder:

Go to C:\Windows and find the folder named SoftwareDistribution and rename it to something else.

NB to do this you will have to first make it visable (folder options>show hidden files), you may also have to alter permissions on the folder (right click>properties>security and make sure your user account has the permission to alter the file), also uncheck the read only box, then apply

now create a new folder called SoftwareDistribution in c:\Windows


Restart windows update:

in run type services.msc, right click on windows update and select start

Now restart your computer, and try to use windows update.

This worked for, can't say it will for everyone, the fix is not mine - found it on a newsgroup but can't find it now so can't give the credit to the person that did come up with it

Also I've been qute careful about what updates I've installed now, only installing essential ones, checking the rest to see if they apply to me-most don't.

Hope this helps

[Jonnie711]

Thank you!

[Rizonetech]

I created an tool to fix this error automatically. You can download it at: Rizone Technologies - Better freeware tools for Windows.