My Windows 10 Version 20H2 will not install the update 0x80004005.

Anonymous

Have tried 3 times. Message on update page says it did not install and I may try again. This is not a new install. Have been using for couple of years.

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

141 answers

Caio G 11,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2020-11-06T20:08:49+00:00

Sorry, I should've removed the message about Update Assistant, it won't solve your problem. Please test the alternate solution and let me know what you got.
Was this answer helpful?

2 people found this answer helpful.

0 comments No comments
Anonymous

2020-11-06T20:02:18+00:00

Update assistant gives error msg. 0xa000400.
Was this answer helpful?

8 people found this answer helpful.

0 comments No comments
Caio G 11,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2020-11-06T19:56:48+00:00

Try this alternate solution:

> Press Windows key + R

> Type services.msc

> Locate Windows update, right-click it and select Stop

> Close the window

> Go to C:\Windows folder using file explorer

> Locate SoftwareDistribution and delete it

> Reboot your PC

> Try downloading the update again
Was this answer helpful?

20+ people found this answer helpful.

0 comments No comments
Anonymous

2020-11-06T19:52:37+00:00

Troubleshoot could not recognize the problem.
Was this answer helpful?

60+ people found this answer helpful.

0 comments No comments
Caio G 11,930 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2020-11-06T19:17:03+00:00

Sorry, I understood you were trying to install Windows 20H2 update.

Try running Windows Update troubleshooter:

> Press Windows key +i on your keyboard

> Select Update & security

> Select Troubleshoot

> Click on Additional troubleshooters

> Click on Windows Update

> Select Run the troubleshooter
Was this answer helpful?

10+ people found this answer helpful.

0 comments No comments