KB5060829 won't install: Error code 0x80070005 on Windows 11 ✅ | PC Solutions
Error 0x80070005 when trying to install the KB5060829 update on Windows 11 typically means "Access Denied." This error indicates that Windows Update doesn't have the necessary permissions to complete the installation. These are the most common causes:
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🔧 Causes of error 0x80070005 when installing KB5060829
1. Insufficient Permissions
The update process lacks administrative rights or access to certain system files or registry keys.
This can occur if User Account Control (UAC) blocks system changes or if the update is initiated from a standard (non-administrator) account.
2. Interference from Antivirus or Security Software
Third-party antivirus or security tools may block parts of the update process, especially if they suspect the update is making system-level changes. 3. Corrupted Windows Update Components
• Corrupted or incomplete Windows Update files in the SoftwareDistribution or Catroot2 folders can prevent updates from installing properly.
4. Group Policy or Registry Restrictions
• In managed environments or pre-tuned systems, certain group policies or registry entries can block updates or modify permissions.
5. Corrupted System Files
• Corruption in critical Windows components (such as those checked by SFC or DISM) can prevent updates from being processed.
6. Problems with the Windows Update Service
• If services such as Windows Update, the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), or Cryptographic Services are disabled or not working properly, the installation of updates may fail.
7. Problems with Microsoft servers or the update package
• Occasionally, the update file (KB5060829) may be faulty, retired, or incorrectly signed, although this is rare.
Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
This troubleshooting guide works with Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) and desktops, laptops, tablets, and computers from the following brands: Asus, Dell, HP, MSI, Alienware, MSI, Toshiba, Acer, Lenovo, Razer, Huawei, Dynabook, LG, Vaio, Microsoft Surface, and others.
Copy and paste this:
net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
From "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
cd /d %windir%\system32
regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dll
regsvr32.exe /s browseui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s jscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dll
regsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s softpub.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dll
regsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dll
regsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s ole32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shell32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s initpki.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dll
regsvr32.exe /s muweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc
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