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How to fix error 0x80004005?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The 0x80004005 error code is a general error code that indicates a problem with a Windows component or application. This error can be caused by a variety of issues, including corrupt files, incompatible drivers, or hardware issues. In some cases, 0x80004005 can also be caused by malware or viruses.

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1. Check for updates and install any available Windows updates

The Windows Update service checks for updates and installs them if they are available. You can check for updates by clicking the Windows Update icon on the taskbar, or by clicking the Start button, typing "Windows Update," and pressing Enter. If an update is available, the Windows Update service displays a message indicating the update is available. You can download and install the update by clicking the link in the message.

2. Run the System File Checker tool to repair corrupted system files

To run the System File Checker tool, follow these steps:

  1. Open the System File Checker tool by going to Start, clicking on Control Panel, clicking on System and Security, then clicking on System File Checker.
  2. Click on the Check for conflicts button.
  3. If there are any conflicts, the System File Checker tool will display a list of the files that are in conflict.
  4. To repair the system files, select the files that you want to repair and click on the Repair button.
  5. If there are any errors, the System File Checker tool will display them and will offer to fix the files.
  6. Click on the Fix all button to fix all the files.
  7. If there are still errors, the System File Checker tool will offer to fix them.
  8. Click on the Finish button to finish repairing the system files.

3. Perform a clean boot of your computer

To perform a clean boot of your computer, you will need to press the F8 key at startup, and then select "clean boot." This will start your computer in a clean environment, which should fix 0x80004005.

4. Run the DISM tool to repair your Windows installation

To run the DISM tool to repair Windows installation you need to open a command prompt as administrator and type: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth will start the DISM tool to repair your Windows installation. Next, you need to specify the edition of Windows you are repairing. For example, if you are repairing Windows 10, you need to type: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth / Edition: 10 If you are repairing Windows 8.1, you need to type: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth / Edition: 8.1 After you specify the edition of Windows, the DISM tool will start scanning your computer for missing files and repairing them. It can take a few minutes to complete the scan and repair. When the scan is done, you will be prompted to allow the tool to continue. If you are prompted to allow the tool to make changes to your computer, type yes to allow the changes to be made. After the scan is complete, you will be prompted to allow the tool to make changes to your computer. Type yes to allow the changes to be made. When the changes are complete, the DISM tool will restart your computer.

5. Reset your computer to its default settings

To Reset your computer to its default settings, perform the following steps:

  1. Open the Start menu and type "regedit".
  2. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
  3. In the "Memory Management" key, click on the "Reset" button.
  4. In the "Reset" window, click on the "Yes" button.
  5. Click on the "OK" button.
  6. Restart your computer.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

  1. Restart your computer and try again.
  2. Reinstall Windows.