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How to fix Windows Update error 8008005?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Windows Update Error 8008005 is a problem that can occur when Windows tries to update your computer. This problem can prevent Windows from working correctly. Windows Update Error 8008005 can also occur if your computer is not connected to the Internet.

1. Verify that the computer is plugged in and has power

  1. Check that the computer is plugged in to a power outlet.
  2. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in to the computer and the outlet.
  3. Check that the outlet has power by plugging in another device, such as a lamp.
  4. If the outlet has power and the computer still does not turn on, there may be a problem with the computer's power supply.

2. Verify that the computer is properly installed with the latest updates

In order to verify that the computer is properly installed with the latest updates, the user can take the following steps:

  1. First, the user should check that their computer is connected to the internet.
  2. Then, the user should open the Control Panel and select the option for Windows Updates.
  3. In the Windows Updates window, the user should click on the Check for Updates button.
  4. If any updates are available, the user should select them and click on the Install Updates button.
  5. Once the updates have been installed, the user should restart their computer.

3. Verify that the computer is properly configured to receive updates

  1. Check that the computer's date and time are correct.
  2. Check that the computer is connected to the internet.
  3. Check that the Windows Update service is running.
  4. Check that the correct Windows Update server is configured.
  5. Check that the computer has enough disk space to install updates.
  6. Check that the computer's proxy settings are configured correctly.
  7. Try installing updates again.

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

  1. Verify that the computer is connected to the internet.
  2. Verify that the computer is connected to the correct network.
  3. Verify that the computer has the correct operating system and software.
  4. Verify that the computer is properly configured to receive updates.
  5. Verify that the computer has the latest security updates.
  6. Verify that the computer has the latest drivers.
  7. Verify that the computer is properly configured to receive updates from Windows Update.