Windows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 10 1809
       #1

    Windows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005


    Windows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005-wuauserv.jpgWindows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005-update-error.jpg

    Windows update service fails to start, even tried resetting windows update from the pinned thread, it is not working.

    SFC scan get stucks @ 20%
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  2. Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    SFC scan get stucks @ 20%
    Welcome to tenforums. I suggest you need to start with some basic checks.

    1. Check your disk. Try
    Hard Disk Sentinel (trial) - the best instant text report I know. Else e.g. HD Tune - Health and Error Scan tabs.
    2. If ok, run
    chkdsk c: /scan
    from an admin command or Powershell prompt.

    If this fails, run
    chkdsk c: /F
    - your PC will need to restart.

    3. If ok, and something's been fixed, you can try
    SFC /SCANNOW again.

    4. If that fails again, I suggest you do an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps progs, data and most settings.
    For that you need an iso of the same build as you now have -1809- (freely downloadable - see Heidoc iso downloader.
    Last edited by dalchina; 05 Jul 2019 at 15:18.
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 10 1809
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Successfully completed SFC scan after following the said procedures.

    SFC doesn't found any problem, yet the update problem continues.

    Windows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005-sfc-complete.jpgWindows update service doesn't start- 0x80080005-update-error.jpg
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  4. Posts : 13,301
    Windows 10 Pro (x64) 21H2 19044.1526
       #4

    try In Settings Type in troubleshoot in search box choose available recommended troubleshooting
    which will take you to a new page. Scroll down and choose windows update troubleshooter
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  5. Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #5

    Good SFC now passes. However service states may be incorrect or there may be other corruption.

    If the troubleshooter fixes something and passes, obviously try again; if not, you can try
    Reset Windows Update in Windows 10
    and run the troubleshooter again.

    If it still fails, I return to my suggestion - cut your losses, save time, and do an in-place upgrade repair install as above.
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  6. Posts : 5
    Windows 10 1809
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Tried Resetting Windows Update through that .bat file.
    Still failed to fix the problem.

    wuauserv still showing the same error.
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  7. Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #7

    Thank you for your reply.

    Have you ever disabled Windows Update?

    Please follow last suggestion. Tutorial available if needed. Keeps all progs and data.
    You will need an iso of the same build freely downloadable (search for Heidoc iso downloader).
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  8. Posts : 5
    Windows 10 1809
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Used Windows media creation tool to update system to 1903 version without deleting user data and app data.
    Now all works.
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  9. Posts : 42,985
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #9

    Sound good. Upgrading your system, if successful, should have the same repair effect as an in-place upgrade repair install.
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  10. Posts : 5
    Windows 10 1809
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I'm sure that Windows upgrade will be successful.
    Thanks for the help.
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