SOLVED: Windows update error - There were some problems installing updates 0x80070005

Steps to fix Windows update error 0x80070005. 1. Reset Windows store cache using wsreset.exe 2. Reset Windows update 3. Restart computer

Problem: Windows update error - Failed to install 0x80070005

Windows updates keep failing to install on Windows 10 22H2

There were some problems installing updates (0x80070005)

There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80070005)

Troubleshooting steps:

Tried downloading updates from Windows update catalog and tried installing them manually
Tried installing .NET Framework 4.8.1 standalone
Tried running Windows update assistant

None of these steps fixed the Windows update error 0x80070005

Steps to fix Windows update error 0x80070005

1. Reset Windows store cache using wsreset.exe

Open an elevated Command Prompt (run as Administrator)

wsreset

2. Reset Windows update

Open an elevated Command Prompt (run as Administrator)

net stop wuauserv
rd /s /q %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution
net start wuauserv 

3. Reboot

Restart the computer and try installing Windows updates again

Reference:

Windows Update - additional resources
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/additional-resources-for-windows-update

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