Fix: Cannot upload photos to Photo Library Error 0x80004005

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you are trying touploadyour photos from the smartphone or from a tablet to the photo library inWindows 10there are some cases where instead of the normal process you will get the error Error 0x80004005.

But following the tutorial posted below will show you the necessary procedures that you need to take and fix your Error 0x80004005 inWindows 8.1orWindows 10.

In the message alongside Error 0x80004005 you will also have the buttons toSkip,Tryagain orCancelthe process of uploading the photos to the photo library.

Unfortunately, every time you choose “Try again” it will bring you to the same window with no other outcome than to cancel theuploadprocess.

How do I solve Error 0x80004005 photo upload error in Windows 10?

1. Import photos as admin

2. Check Windows Firewall

In this step, you will need to temporarily disable your Antivirus application.

3. Disable startup apps

4. Try to change devices

In many cases, the problem may occur only between your devices. We strongly recommend you to check if they are in good functionality before changing/resetting-reinstalling the OS.

That is pretty much it, applying the steps above you will manage to upload your photos to the photo library and get rid of Error 0x80004005 inWindows 10.

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Fix: Cannot upload photos to Photo Library Error 0x80004005#

How do I solve Error 0x80004005 photo upload error in Windows 10?#

1. Import photos as admin#

2. Check Windows Firewall#

3. Disable startup apps#

4. Try to change devices#