Windows Update Error: 80080005

Anonymous
2009-04-15T23:58:16+00:00

Hello,

I have done pretty much everything under the sun to try and solve this issue I am having. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium and I'm experiencing this issue of not being able to retreive any Windows Updates. I will say that my family is running on a Linksys router and I have been told that the router does have Norton Software builtin. Could this be the issue? I have gone through numerous tutorials but none of them have resolved my issue!

Also, another family member of mine is using Windows XP and whenever they go to Windows Update, they get lead to Google. I think after researching this issue, we found out that they possibly have a bug of some sort. If anyone on here could please help me out with other possibilites on how to fix these problems or at least mine, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

Jordan Montgomery

Windows for home | Other | Windows update

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Anonymous
2009-04-20T03:00:33+00:00

Hi Jordan,

It is possible that it could be corrupted. Let’s use the System File Checker (SFC) tool to see if it can find any missing or corrupted system files. If so, it will attempt to repair and/or replace them.  Follow these steps to run an SFC scan:

1.       Click Start

2.       In ‘Start Search’ type cmd, then right-click cmd and click Run as administrator (provide administrative credentials if prompted)

3.       At the command prompt type “sfc /scannow” (no quotes), and then press ENTER

When the SFC scan is complete test to see if the issue is resolved.

 I’m also wondering if Norton is playing a part in this issue. Is there any way you can disable it, or better yet uninstall it (if you have the means to reinstall it afterwards). If you do decided to uninstall it, be sure to use the Norton Removal Tool to get rid of any leftover bits and pieces.

We look forward to hearing back from you on your results.

Brian

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-05-06T15:08:36+00:00

    Brian: On my WIN7 machine, the CMD window answered back with "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service."  Thoughts?

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-04-24T15:44:09+00:00

    Thank man this really works for me.

    1.-i stop the update service,

    2.-then rename the softwaredistribuition folder

    3.-then restart the update service

    4.-updates are now being installed

    :D

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-19T16:25:38+00:00

    Hi Jordan,

    I had this problem on my new Windows 7 computer and fought with it for over a year.  I finally resolved the issue by downloading and installing the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and application for my Intel processor.  I'm not sure why this worked but it did resolve my issues with this same error code, and my computer will now automatically retrieve all my Windows Updates now.

    Hope this helps

    Sincerely,

    Kay McEntire

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-18T01:11:07+00:00

    Hello, I tried using your solution and cmd then prompted me saying: "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service" please help

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