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12 March 2024  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Struggling with the 0x80070005 error during a Windows 10 update? Ensure your data's safety by backing up files before you tackle the issue. Follow our expert guide for a smooth resolution and get your system up to date without the hassle.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the common causes of error code 0x80070005?
table iconII. Use Renee Becca to back up important data before troubleshooting
table iconIII. How to fix error code 0x80070005?
error code 0x80070005

I. What are the common causes of error code 0x80070005?

Error code 0×80070005 typically occurs during Windows updates or application installations, indicating access denied or insufficient permissions for necessary update files. Common causes include:
● Attacks from viruses and other malware
● System files are damaged
● Your account does not have sufficient permissions
● Insufficient disk space for installation
Error code 0x80070005
Understanding the error code’s cause is essential to effectively address the issue. Always ensure you back up crucial data before attempting repairs to prevent any loss or damage to files.

II. Use Renee Becca to back up important data before troubleshooting

1. What is Renee Becca?

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2. How to backup data with Renee Becca?

Data backup with the help of Renee Becca is very simple, the specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Download, install, and launch Renee Becca. In the main interface, choose the “hard disk/partition backup” to back up an entire disk or partition. For backing up specific files, select the “file backup” feature instead.
disk backup in Renee Becca
Step 2: Select the hard disk you wish to back up as the source, and choose the destination partition to store the backup. For partition backups, click on the Partition Backup option located in the top right corner.
backup parition now
Step 3: In (Task Scheduler), you can set the daily/weekly/monthly regular backup and the time to automatically start the backup.
schedule regular backup in Renee Becca
Step 4: Choose a backup scheme that aligns with your requirements under Backup Scheme > Scheme Type. Renee Becca provides five distinct approaches: version chain, single version, full, incremental, and differential modes.
select a backup mode in Renee Becca
Renee Becca offers 5 backup options:

  • Version Chain: Retains only the latest 5 versions, auto-deletes older versions post-backup.
  • Single Version: Maintains just the newest version, auto-removes the prior version post-backup.
  • Full Backup: Generates a complete backup.
  • Incremental: Performs incremental backups following the initial full backup.
  • Differential: Creates differential backups after the initial full backup.
Step 5: Finally, click the (Backup Now) button to start executing the hard disk backup command according to your settings.
After backing up your hard drive data, you can proceed to fix error code 0x80070005.

III. How to fix error code 0x80070005?

Before addressing this error, run an anti-virus scan to eliminate any malware. If the issue persists, proceed with the repair methods.

1. Check and clean up disk space

Having enough disk space to store upcoming Windows updates, applications, etc. can make the installation or update process go smoothly. Please follow the steps below to check and clear the disk space.
Step 1: Start the computer and press Windows+I to access settings. Navigate to System > Storage to check the system disk’s storage space. If available space is below 8GB, it may be insufficient for Windows updates; consider cleaning the system disk to free up space.
Temporary Files
Step 2: To free up disk space, uninstall unused applications, remove redundant local accounts, and delete temporary files. Click on temporary file to display deletable files, select the ones you wish to remove, and then click delete file.
remove temporary files
In addition, to install Windows updates or applications on a non-system disk, navigate to Windows Settings > System > Storage and select “View storage usage on other drives” to evaluate and clean up disk space as needed.

2. Set account permissions

Step 1: Right-click the Start menu and select Run. Type "C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData" in the dialog box. Replace "C:" with your system drive if it’s different, and "YourUsername" with your actual account name.
Run C:UsersAdministratorAppData
Step 2: Open the folder and right-click on Local. Choose Properties > Security to verify if your account has full control permissions. If you lack permissions, click Edit, choose your user name in the pop-up, and select Allow for full control permissions.
Set full control permission to a folder

3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

We can also try to run the Windows update troubleshooter to solve this problem, the following are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Start the computer and simultaneously press Windows+I to launch the settings menu. Next, select the Update and Security feature.
settings Update And Security
Step 2: Navigate to the function bar on the left and click on Troubleshooting. Choose the Windows Update option on the right and click Run Troubleshooter. After completion, check if the issue is resolved. If your system version doesn’t support direct access to the Windows Update Troubleshooter, select Other Troubleshooters to find and run it.
run the trouble shooter in windows update

4. Run System File Checker

System File Checker, commonly referred to as SFC, is a built-in utility developed by Microsoft that scans, detects, and repairs faulty or corrupted files that block Windows installation. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Step 1: On your Windows device, type cmd in the bottom-left search box, right-click on Command Prompt, and choose “Run as administrator” to open it with elevated privileges.
run as administrator
Step 2: Open the command prompt, type SFC /scannow and press Enter. Once the scan completes, re-enable Windows Update to check if the issue is resolved.
Enter scan command
To fix Windows Update error 0x80070005, try these four common solutions. Ensure you back up crucial files beforehand to prevent data loss. To get a free trial of Renee Becca, click the download button below.