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Windows Update Error 8007005: 6 Methods To Fix It
Get rid of this error code and resume updates installation
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
Error 8007005 occurs duringWindows updateswith anerror messagethat states,Error 8007005 Windows encountered an unknownerror.
As such, this is an updateerrorthatstops Windows updating. The system error can happen in all the more recent Windows platforms from Vista to 11. These are a fewerror8007005 resolutions for anybody who needs to fixWindows updates.
How do I fix the error code 8007005?
1. Open the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Win 10 includes theWindows Update troubleshooterto fix updateerrors. It might be worth opening thattroubleshooterto see if it provides any fixes.
2. Run a System File Scan
Error 8007005 can be due tocorrupted system files. As such, a System File Checker scan is a potential resolution for it.
3. Switch Your User Account to an Admin Account
Error 8007005 can often be due to users updating Windows instandard user accounts. Those user accounts don’t always have the required file permissions for the update to install. So if your user account is a standard one, switching it to an admin account might fix the issue.
4. Turn Off Anti-Virus Software
Anti-virus software is also another big factor behind error 8007005. Third-party anti-virus software can blockWindows Updatefrom making the required changes. Thus, turning anti-virus software off might fix error 8007005.
There are a few ways you can turn off third-partyanti-virus software. You could uninstall the software, which will ensure it doesn’t interfere with updates. If you prefer to retain a third-party anti-virus utility, you can probably temporarily disable it by right-clicking the utility’s system tray icon and selecting a disable or turn off option. Select to disable it for a few hours if you can.
When you’ve turned off your third-party anti-virus software, open update settings by enteringWindows Updatein Cortana’s search box. Then you can select Check for updates to manually check for available updates and install them by pressing theInstall nowbutton.
5. Turn Off Windows Defender Firewall
The Windows Defender Firewall is less likely to undermine system updates than third-party software. However, you can also temporarily turn off the WDF just to be sure.
6. Rename the SoftwareDistribution Folder
You can also flush out downloaded corrupt files to recreate theWindows Updateservice. The SoftwareDistribution folder is a temporary repository for update files, and Windows will set up a fresh SoftwareDistribution folder for the update service if you change that folder’s title. As such, this resolution might fix theWindows Updateservice.
Those are some of the best resolutions for fixing error 8007005 so thatWindows updates. Some of the utility packages inthis software guidemight also come in handy for fixing error 8007005.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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