Error number: 0x80070005

[Dan9]

When I attempt Windows Update, I get the above error number. I've discovered
that's an "access denied" message. I tried running
%windir%/windowsupdate.log but I get the message: "The process cannot access
the file because it is being used by another process."

I also downloaded Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool 1.7.0039.0,
which provides info, but I can't see anything in the results that would lead
me to the problem.

I've tried the obvious (clear temp files) and the not-so-obvious (deleting
files in my Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup and WuRedir directories),
but no luck. Any ideas? I'm dead in the water with my updates.

 

[Gistcheckin]

This problem occurs because the appropriate permissions are not detected.
See the following:

Error message when you visit the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft
Update Web site: "0x800A0046"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/910338/

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Gistcheckin


"Dan9" wrote:

> When I attempt Windows Update, I get the above error number. I've discovered
> that's an "access denied" message. I tried running
> %windir%/windowsupdate.log but I get the message: "The process cannot access
> the file because it is being used by another process."
>
> I also downloaded Microsoft Genuine Advantage Diagnostic Tool 1.7.0039.0,
> which provides info, but I can't see anything in the results that would lead
> me to the problem.
>
> I've tried the obvious (clear temp files) and the not-so-obvious (deleting
> files in my Windows\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup and WuRedir directories),
> but no luck. Any ideas? I'm dead in the water with my updates.
>
>
>