Windows Update Error: 80080005

Anonymous

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

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Anonymous

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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Anonymous

2011-01-18T02:02:58+00:00

I'm having this exact problem as Flavius is mentioning.

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\Versiondoes not exist in my registry, which causes Windows module installer to fail starting with error 126.

Windows update gives error 80080005

Also SFC command isn't working (since it depends on the Windows module installer)

I've tried several suggestions I've read in several forums to no avail (Trustedinstaller fix regfiles, Fixit file from Microsoft, delete Windows/Softwaredistribution folder, etc...

I've seen in the thread that Flavius mentiones that there is little hope for a fix without reinstalling. I don't have an install disc (OEM Vista Business), so running repair isn't working either. As you probably expect I'd like to avoid restoring to factory installation through the recovery partition.

Is there any way to construct the needed key?

Vista Service pack 1

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I have tried now for months to get this issue fixed.

The fact that there is no easy way to find the fix, and the fact that this o/s has so many issues is a testament to where MS has gone as a corporation. The stuff is pure bull that we as users have to even put up with such nonsense of trying to find a fix that should be fixed by MS proactively and provide updates to the user community.

I have 2 pc's

Vista Business with SP2 - 80080005 issues and tried all kinds of ____ proposed by MS tech an other users.

Win 7 is my other pc with its own unique issues.

3rd is my new MAC Powerbook pro. No issues at all.
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Anonymous

2011-01-18T04:38:50+00:00

did that it doesn't work an it does nothing
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Anonymous

2011-01-18T04:39:09+00:00

NOPE
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Anonymous

2011-01-18T04:39:18+00:00

Nope
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