Stuck trying to fix the Windows Update error code? Do not panic, we have curated 7 methods that would solve your problem and finally put you at ease.
The Windows 10’s Anniversary Update introduced many new eye boggling features such as more room for advertisements in the Start menu, the number of Microsoft app tiles pinned on the start menu has been brought down from 17 to 12 as well as increasing the number of “suggested apps” from 5 to 10 and many more.
Despite all the powerful features, several users faced the Windows 10 update error code 0x80004005 and if you’re here on this page pretty good chances that you’re struggling with the same problem too.
Don’t worry, here is a detailed troubleshooting guide that could help you with fixing this common error.
How to Fix Update error code 0x80004005
Here are ways that could help you, keep scrolling down to find the most suitable method for your case.
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Method 1: Problems in activation:
To reactivate Windows 10, please ensure you are using an administrator account to complete the process.
Use these steps given below:
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Click on Update & Security.
Step 3: Click on Activation.
Step 4: Under “Windows” section, click the Troubleshoot option.
Step 5: Click on the option I changed hardware on this device recently.
Step 6: Confirm your Microsoft account credentials.
Step 7: Click the Sign in option, if your account already isn’t configured.
Step 8: Select the device that you are reactivating.
If not on the list click the option See other devices linked to your Microsoft account, and select the device once visible.
Step 9: Click on the option Activate.
Once all the steps are completed, Windows 10 will reactivate. You can then proceed to start using the device and explore the wide variety of features available.
If Windows 10 is still unable to reactivate, then you need a new license to install and activate.
Method 2: Issues with Driver
This error may also occur when the device driver isn’t compatible with the new version of Windows.
Windows updates generally find it very difficult to identify which driver isn’t compatible with the new software. Therefore, moving forward use the Media Creation Tool to upgrade. Since it identifies the driver during the process.
To fix the error follow the below steps:
Step 1: Right – click on Start button and select Device Manager.
Step 2: Search for an unknown device or if you find a device with a yellow triangle beside it, right-click it and uninstall the device.
Step 3: Try to install the Windows 10 Anniversary Update one more time.
Method 3: Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter
It’s very common to face problems while updating Windows, Microsoft provides users with a tool to help fix this problem called Windows Update Trouble shooter. This tool is available in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 OS.
If you don’t have the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool available, ensure you download it first before you proceed with the following steps:
After Running the Windows Troubleshooter Program, you will get a screen.
Step 1: Click on the “Advanced” button given on the bottom left.
Step 2: Click on the “Run as administrator” button.
This will reload the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool.
Step 3: Click on the Next button, now this tool will try to identify the problems present in your operational system and try to fix it.
Step 4: Once the problems are detected, it presents you with two options namely Apply this fix and Skip this fix.
You can select Apply this fix option and the tool will solve it immediately or you can select Skip this fix if you feel like the problem detected is irrelevant or too small. If the latter option is selected the tool proceeds to continue the troubleshooting procedure.
Step 5: Once the tool identifies all the issues and problems present in your system it gives you a detailed summary of all the issues discovered.
Step 6: Once all the above steps are completed, you can use Windows Update again.
Note: If the Windows Update Troubleshooter tool isn’t working and still shows error messages and gets hung up, then the exclusive Windows Update reset Script will fix the issue.
Method 4: Manually Force Windows Update Restore
To begin the process, follow the instructions given below:
Step 1: You may want to start by checking for 0x80070057 error before proceeding with this method, if no error is detected press Windows and X key simultaneously.
Step 2: Click on the option Command Prompt (Admin). On clicking this option, a User Account control popup may appear, if so, click yes.
Step 3: Later, type in the following commands mentioned below and make sure to tap Enter after each command.
Net stop uwauserv
Net stop bits
Net stop cryptsvc
Step 4: Make sure all commands run successfully and once that’s done you can close the Command prompt. Now you can proceed to install the update and check if the problem still persists.
Method 5: Using the Sfc tool to check for the corrupted file Wh
When you encounter random errors or problems during updating it mostly implies that there is a high probability of the presence of corrupted files in your device. Although Windows 10 does a good job of protecting the system, sometimes due to Windows Update this type of error takes place.
Windows 10 has a tool called System File Checker (Sfc), a tiny but powerful command line utility that checks the system for such corrupted files and replaces them with a fixed version of it.
The following instructions mentioned below are the steps required to use System File Checker (sfc) tool:
Step 1: Press Windows key and X key simultaneously.
Step 2: Select Command Prompt (Admin).
Note: You will require Admin rights to run the System File Checker tool.
Step 3: Type the following command mentioned below in the Command prompt box:
Sfc /scannow
Step 4: Press the Enter option after typing the command.
The above steps can result in 4 options:
Result 1: If your system doesn’t have any corrupted file then you will encounter the message, “Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations”.
Result 2: If an issue occurred during the scan you will receive the message, “Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation”. In this case you will have to do an offline scan.
Result 3: In case System File Checker (sfc) was able to solve the issue by searching and replacing the corrupted file you will receive the message, “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them”. In this case, you may proceed with the updates and explore the system.
Result 4: If you receive the following message then you have to fix the corrupted files manually, “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them”.
Method 6: Using the Dism tool to check of corrupt files
Usually when you encounter random errors during Updating due to the presence of corrupted files in the system, Sfc tool can be used to search such files and replace it. However, if the image of the replacement files doesn’t work, then Deployment image servicing and management (Dism) is used.
You have three options to repair the image of Windows 10 using Dism tool:
- CheckHealth
- ScanHealth
- RestoreHealth
Using CheckHealth option to check the problem,
Step 1: Start with pressing Windows and X keys simultaneously.
Step 2: Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
Step 3: At last, type the command mentioned below in the command prompt box:
DISM/Online /Clean-up image /CheckHealth
Press the Enter button after typing in the command.
Step 4: Once you’re done with the above steps you will find out which of the following files need fixing.
Using ScanHealth option to check the problem,
Step 1: Start with pressing Windows and X keys simultaneously.
Step 2: Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
Step 3: At last, type the command mentioned below in the command prompt box:
DISM/Online /Clean-up image /ScanHealth
Press the Enter button after typing in the command.
Step 4: Once you’re done with the above steps you will get the advanced scan and will get know which of the files need repairing.
Using RestoreHealth option to check the problem,
Step 1: Start with pressing Windows and X keys simultaneously.
Step 2: Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
Step 3: At last, type the command mentioned below in the command prompt box:
DISM/Online /Clean-up image /RestoreHealth
Press the Enter button after typing in the command.
Once you complete the above steps Dism tool will identify the corrupt files and replace them by connecting with Windows Update server.
Method 7: Repair the Opencl.dll File Manually
To do the above follow the below steps mentioned:
Step 1: Ensure you have downloaded the Media Creation tool from the link mentioned below.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209
Step 2: You can download the Windows 10 Pro ISO using this tool and place it in a temporary folder. Extract the file to the c:\temp\windows folder.
Step 3: Later, you have to convert the install .esd file to install .wim file. Type in the following:
“Dism /Export-Image /SourceImageFile:c: \temp \windows \sources \install.esd /SourceIndex:1 /DestinationImageFile:c: \ temp \windows \ sources \install.wim /compress:max”.
Step 4: Check index and windows version in .wim file – index is used for next Dism command in parameter:
Dism/Get-WimInfo/wimFile:c:\temp\windows\sources\install.wim
Step 5: Restore Health windows and convert the wim:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:wim:c: \temp \windows \sources \install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
Step 6: Repair corrupted files:
Sfc /scannow
This will fix your corrupted file and you will receive the success message:
Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
Step 7: Go to start and press Restart button.
Now you may proceed with your updating. In case you want to make sure about no errors you can again run the command: Sfc /scannow
You will get the following message after scan: Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
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Conclusion
All things considered, following any of these 7 methods should solve your problem and give you a smooth functioning system. Fingers crossed one of these methods has worked out for you. If you still continue to experience issues, you may want to reach out to Microsoft Windows support and have them help you out.
Please let us know if you have any questions or comments. Feel free to share tips that helped you deal with Update error of Windows 10. We will keep you posted as we learn more and read your comments.
