There have been a few reports recently about an installation failure of Windows Updates or Windows Store Updates. They are encountering the error code 0x80D05001, which notifies the user that there are some issues with the installation of the recently download Windows update files. The reasons behind this particular error can be many, and we will take a look at all of them here. We will also guide you through the process of fixing these specific errors in this article.
Sometimes it is just a simple fault of the windows update file, and merely using a utility application like Windows Update troubleshooter or Windows Store troubleshooter will do the job. Sometimes it is a third party Antivirus firewall blocking your installation of windows update. And if you are using VPN and proxy server, then that is what might prevent Windows from running the installation too.
In some instances, a simple reset of Windows Update can also mitigate your problem if the problem is with the files you downloaded for the installation. You might even be a victim of corrupted Windows files, in which case you have to perform SFC and DISM scans. Whatever may be the case for you, we have a guide here in this article with a solution for every possible scenario. Try these fixes one by one, and surely one will work out for you.
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Fix 1- Windows Update troubleshooter:
As mentioned above, sometimes, simple use of the utility Windows Update troubleshooter that is present in the system by default can fix your issues. Microsoft realizes the fact that there could be errors like this. So they have integrated a Windows Update troubleshooter by default in Windows.
To access and use the Windows Update troubleshooter,
press and hold the Windows + R keys, and you will see the Rundialog box. Here in the box enter “ms-settings:troubleshoot’” and hit the Enter button or click on the Ok button.
Now you are in the troubleshoot tab window in settings. From the list of options here, click on Windows Update.
The troubleshooter will get to work and start scanning for any issues in the Windows Update. If it finds a problem and also finds a response to fix it, then you will see an option “Apply the fix” in the troubleshooter window.
Click on it, and the utility will run the repair to fix the issue. After the fix is complete, restart the system and try installing the update files again. The chances are that it will install this time.
If you don’t see Apply the Fix option in the utility, or you face the installation error even after the repair is complete, then try the next fix.
Fix 2- Disabling third-party Firewalls:
Anti-viruses do protect from potential threats, but sometimes that protection can be a nuisance. That is precisely the case here. The third-party firewall of the Antivirus application blocks any sort of pop-ups from showing up on your system. This can work against you if you are trying to install a Windows Update. There have been some cases where third party files have blocked Windows Update installation as if it is also a pop-up.
To fix this, you should turn off the real-time protection of your Antivirus application. For that, open up your Antivirus and turn it off manually. This setting is available in all such applications. After turning it off, try installing your update again and see if the problem arises again. If it does, then try removing the app entirely from the system. After removing the application try again with the installation.
If neither of these brings you any results, then move on to the next fix mentioned below.
Fix 3- Disabling Proxy or VPN:
When you are connected to a network with an improperly configured proxy server or with an unrecognized or unreliable VPN server, then Windows just rejects your connection to download and install the updates. Many users have reported that merely turning off VPN or disabling proxy of their connection solved their issue with the installation of Windows files. If you are connected to a proxy server, or if you are using a VPN service, then you should disable them and later try installing the update after that. It might work out for you too.
Disabling proxy:
Press and hold the Windows + R keys, and you will see the Rundialog box. Here in the box enter “ms-settings:network-proxy” and hit the Enter button or click on the Ok button.
Now you are in the proxy tab window in settings. Scroll down and look for Manual proxy setup here and then just disable the toggle for ‘Use a Proxy server.’
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- Once you have disabled it, reboot the system and see if the error shows up again when you try to install the windows update files.
Uninstalling VPN application:
Press and hold the Windows + R keys, and you will see the Rundialog box. Here in the box enter “appwiz.cpl” and hit the Enter button or click on the Ok button.
Now you are in the programs and features window, which has a list of every application on your system. Scroll and look for your VPN client application.
Once you find it, click on it and choose the option Uninstall you see on the top.
Continue with the steps and uninstall the application from your system. Then reboot the system and try installing the updates again.
If even these do not work for you, or you don’t have a proxy or VPN connected network, then try the next fix.
Resetting Windows Update/ Windows store:
If you are seeing this error not for the first time, and with every update installation and it is an issue of update component inconsistency. It can be fixed by performing a simple reset of the Windows Update or the Windows Store.
Windows update:
Now if you are facing this installation issue with Windows update then,
- Press and hold the Windows + R key and enter “cmd” in the dialog box. After that, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys, and a command prompt window will open up. Click Yes or Allow access if a pop up shows up asking for your permission.
- In the command prompt, enter the following commands one by one and hit enter after every command.
net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver
- Now you have to rename a couple of essential Windows update folders. To do that, enter the following commands and press Enter after each command.
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
- Finally, enter the commands mentioned below and restart the services that you just stopped a while ago.
net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver
- Try installing the update files again and see if the same error pops up again.
Windows Store:
If you are facing this installation issue with Windows store then,
- Press and hold the Windows + R key and enter “cmd” in the dialog box. After that, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys, and a command prompt window will open up. Click Yes or Allow access if a pop up shows up asking for your permission.
- In the command prompt, enter the following command and hit the enter button. Your windows store should get a reset immediately after that.
wsreset.exe
- Try installing the update files again and see if the same error pops up back.
If the same error code shows up again, even after doing this, then try the final fix mentioned below.
Running SFC and DISM scans:
If none of the fixes mentioned above worked out for you, then you are undoubtedly facing the Windows update installation error due to some corrupted system files.
SFC scan:
To fix this, you have to initiate an SFC scan. To do that,
Press and hold the Windows + R key and enter “cmd” in the dialog box. After that, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys, and a command prompt window will open up. Click Yes or Allow access if a pop up shows up asking for your permission.
In the command prompt, enter the command ‘sfc/scannow’ and hit the enter button.
Wait till the process is complete at 100% and don’t close the CMD till its done. This might take some time, so just be patient and wait and don’t do anything on your PC for that while.
Now after the scan is complete, go the windows update files and try installing them again. If that fails still, then try the DISM scan.
DISM scan:
Press and hold the Windows + R key and enter “cmd” in the dialog box. After that, press and hold Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys, and a command prompt window will open up. Click Yes or Allow access if a pop up shows up asking for your permission.
In the command prompt, enter the command ‘Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth’ and hit the enter button.
Here again, wait till the scan is complete. Don’t even forcibly close the CMD window.
After the scan reaches 100%, try installing the Windows update files, and it should work this time.
So there you have it, all the possible fixes for Windows Update Error 0x80D05001. If you have any queries on this guide, then comment down below. Also, be sure to check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, and much more for more useful information.
