How to fix error 80070005
Hello,
I'm using Windows 7 from past few weeks and always got the failure of the update KB974431 can not update Windows, I always get this error 80070005, I tried to redo the update KB974431 several times, but to no avail, it always resulted in failure , update goes fine till 94% of the Windows Update and then fails and PC reboots . Any ideas?
Re: How to fix error 80070005
This problem occurs if the User Account Control (UAC) prevents the activation of processes running in a command prompt non-elevated privileges.
To solve this problem, follow these steps:
- Click Start, Click All programs -> Accessories Click the right click mouse button on the command prompt, then click Run as.
- Click on the following user, select the list administrator username.
- Click OK.
- At the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER :
slmgr.vbs
Re: How to fix error 80070005
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jesse
This problem occurs if the User Account Control (UAC) prevents the activation of processes running in a command prompt non-elevated privileges.
To solve this problem, follow these steps:
- Click Start, Click All programs -> Accessories Click the right click mouse button on the command prompt, then click Run as.
- Click on the following user, select the list administrator username.
- Click OK.
- At the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER :
slmgr.vbs
It makes "slmgr.vbs" is not recognized as internal or external command, windows program or batch file.
Re: How to fix error 80070005
Is your Windows is activated? because i can run slmgr.vbs , The name actually stands for Windows Software Licensing Management Tool.
How to tell if Windows software is activated?
To check the activation status of Windows, follow these steps:
1. To open System, Click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security, Then System.
2. Under Windows Activation You can view your activation status.
Re: How to fix error 80070005