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Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 (Access Denied) for Good

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Câu trả lời ngắn

Error 0x80070005 means Windows Update can't access required folders. Fix it by running the Windows Update troubleshooter, resetting the SoftwareDistribution folder, then running SFC and DISM. Takes 10–15 minutes with no data loss.

01 — Hướng dẫn từng bước

Hướng dẫn từng bước

  1. STEP 01

    Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

    Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and click 'Run' next to Windows Update. Apply the automatic fixes.

  2. STEP 02

    Reset the SoftwareDistribution folder

    Open Command Prompt as administrator and run these commands in order:

    net stop wuauserv → net stop bits → ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old → net start wuauserv → net start bits

  3. STEP 03

    Repair system files

    In the same admin window run 'sfc /scannow', then 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'. DISM needs an internet connection.

  4. STEP 04

    Temporarily disable third-party antivirus

    Some antivirus suites block access to Update files. Disable temporarily and retry the update.

  5. STEP 05

    Download the update manually

    If the error persists, search the failing KB number at catalog.update.microsoft.com and install the package manually.

Mẹo

  • Run all commands in the same elevated CMD window, in order.
  • VPN or proxy connections increase Update errors — disable before retrying.

02 — Câu hỏi thường gặp

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Does 0x80070005 cause data loss?

No. It's a permission issue for update files; personal files are untouched. SoftwareDistribution only holds temporary downloads.

Can I delete the SoftwareDistribution.old folder?

Yes, after the issue is fixed it's safe to delete and frees disk space.

SFC found corrupt files — now what?

Run DISM, reboot and run SFC again. The second pass usually reports clean.

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