Windows 10: Windows update error 0x80070005 for Domain computers

I have a domain with about 50 pc's. A few of them are getting error code 0x80070005 when trying to install Windows update. The PC will attempt to install the update, then upon a restart, the computer freezes with the spinning wheel forever. You have to manually power off the computer, then turn it back on. That's when we get the message "Reverting updates, please do not turn off you computer". The update history shows the error 0x80070005. This is causing major issues with my remote users who can't RDP into their work pc because it's frozen.


I have already tried the following with no luck:

- Installing as an administrator

- Windows update troubleshooter

- Downloading the specific update from the Update Catalog

- Reset Windows update components

- Scan for virus/malware

- Removed PC from domain & retry update


I am at a loss, so I'm reaching out to you geniuses for help. Thanks in advance!

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Error code 0x80070005

Hi,

To fix your concern, please click the link below and follow the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates

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Error code 0x80070005

Hello Sandra,

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message along with the error code of this issue?
• What exactly are you trying to perform prior to this issue?

I would like to inform that Error 0x80070005 is a Windows Update error.

If you are facing this issue while installing the Windows Updates, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft Support article, try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates


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0x80070005

Hi,

To address your concern, we suggest that you refer to the support link below:

• Error 0x80070005 in Windows Update when you try to install updates.
  

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