how can i fix windows update error 0x80070005

Check if you're installing the update with standard account. Try installing the update via admin user account, see if that helps!

Hii,

Open the command prompt (admin) and run the commands: sfc /scannow and dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, wait for the process to finish and restart the computer.

Open the on commando prompt and enter the command in turn:

net stop wuauserv

net stop bits

net stop cryptsvc

net stop msserver

-Also rename the Windows Update folders by following the steps below:

Locate the folders below, right-click on them and click Rename. Add .old to the end of each name:

c:\ > Windows > SoftwareDistribution to SoftwareDistribution.old

c:> Windows > System32 > catroot2 to catroot2.old

Restart your computer.

Then perform a clean boot and if you want to uninstall applications that you do not use.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-execute-a-simple-boot-start-in-windows-da2f9573-6eec-00ad-2f8a-a97a1807f3dd

Restart your computer.

Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

Thanks

To fix the Windows Update error 0x80070005, which indicates a general access denied error, you can follow these steps:

1. Check Permissions: This error often occurs due to file system or registry key permissions being changed. You can check the permissions by going to %Windir%\logs\CBS and opening the last CBS.log. Look for entries that indicate access denial and determine which object needs the right permissions.
2. Change Permissions: Once you've identified the object that requires permission changes, adjust the permissions accordingly to ensure that the servicing stack has the required level of access.
3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: You can also run the built-in Windows Update Troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix issues related to Windows Update.
4. Install Available Updates: Make sure your system is fully updated. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and check for updates.
5. Reset Windows Update Components: If the issue persists, you may need to reset the Windows Update components. This can be done using Command Prompt with administrative privileges, running commands to stop the update services, delete temporary files, and restart the services.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully check for updates.