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How to fix the error code 887a0005 for the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Error code 887a0005 is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with the Windows Update service. The error may occur when the service is trying to download or install updates, or when the service is trying to check for new updates. The error may also occur if the service is not able to connect to the update server. There are a few potential causes for this error, including a corrupt update server, a firewall that is blocking the Windows Update service, or a problem with the Windows Update service itself.

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1. Use a different DNS server

  1. Open the "Network and Sharing Center" by clicking the "Start" button, clicking "Network and Sharing Center" and then clicking "Change adapter settings."
  2. Right-click the network adapter that you want to use for the DNS server and select "Properties."
  3. On the "General" tab, click "Properties" again.
  4. In the "Adapter settings" window, click "Advanced."
  5. In the "Adapter settings" window, click the "DNS" tab.
  6. In the "DNS" tab, click "Update."
  7. In the "Update DNS Server" window, select the "Use the following DNS server address" option and type the IP address of the DNS server that you want to use.
  8. Click "OK."
  9. Close the "Adapter settings" windows.
  10. Restart the computer.

2. Use a different browser

  1. Open your web browser and click on the "Tools" menu.
  2. Select "Internet Options."
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Under the "Browsing Options" header, click on the "Use a different browser" button.
  5. Select the browser you would like to use, and click on the "OK" button.

3. Use a VPN

  1. Open the VPN app on your device.
  2. Type in the IP address of the VPN server you want to connect to.
  3. Type in the port number of the VPN server.
  4. Click Connect.
  5. Once connected, open the internet browser on your device and type in the IP address of the VPN server.
  6. Type in the port number of the VPN server.
  7. Click on the location you want to connect to.
  8. Click on the connection you want to use.
  9. Click on the secure (lock) icon to the right of the address bar.
  10. Enter the login information for the VPN server.
  11. Click on the login button.
  12. Once logged in, you will be able to access the internet as if you were on the VPN server.

Some users might also have success with:

  1. Clear your browser's cache and cookies
  2. Reset your router
  3. Disable your firewall
  4. Contact your ISP