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

Anonymous
2020-11-06T19:04:41+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-05-12T00:56:42+00:00

    I found a Microsoft bat file called WUReset2.0.bat on their web site.  Download it and right click and run as administrator.  I will run in a command prompt (Dos Box).  Then you reboot and this fixed my problem with installs.  Also make sure you check in services that your secondary login, storage service, and windows update are set to automatic.  I found out if these three services are not set to automatic, it affects Microsoft Store downloads and Adobe Photoshop updates also.  I just downloaded and installed update KB6003173 on Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64-Bit on a Dell desktop and Dell Laptop with no problems.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-05-12T05:07:26+00:00

    Thankyou for your help in this . 

    I have found a script on the Microsoft site called WUreset.bat couldn't find WUreset2.0.bat.

    I Also note there is a product called WUreset on WUreset.com .

    If there is a version 2 could you please post link here ?

    I will try running this as advised in a Dos window on the affected netbook and report back for others .

    Many thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-05-12T05:56:38+00:00

    Tried running the WUreset script but it fails saying it cannot find one of the programs in it's list of functions.

    Had to abort script using CtrlC 

    I can see it's a typical batch file with list of function/commands but simply stops as it cannot find needed program.

    because it hangs, it fails to complete .

    Is there a version of the script that continues when it runs into issues like not being able to do one part of the list of functions ?

    Perhaps Microsoft need to put something in the 20H2 update that does prepare the way !!

    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-05-14T20:20:04+00:00

    Didn't work for me.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-05-15T08:44:02+00:00

    Thanks for the suggestion of clearing the windows distribution area , I did this and downloaded again but still the stage where the updates get applied FAILS.

    I have installed this version of the OS on 3 different laptops, one of which was a lowly based Celeron , but the lesser netbooks I am trying to update are ASUS netbooks with just 32gb ram and I have to use a USB device to help install. This worked for the previous 1909 install in 2019 so I have experience on these installs and I get the install to the point of it being applied but it just won't apply the changes !!

    The netbooks will have to stay on 1909 until Microsoft release something that will work.

    Thanks for the suggestion. 

    I wish Microsoft read these and responded with some support.

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