windows update error code 80080005 windows 7 64 bit

Glad you've made progress on this issue Carl. Whenever I follow a thread I always learn something new.

I just came across Support for Microsoft Update and followed some links; thought I'd share this resource:
How to download updates that include drivers and hotfixes from the Windows Update Catalog.

Introduction

This article discusses how to download updates from the Windows Update Catalog. The Windows Update Catalog offers updates for all operating systems that we currently support. These updates include the following:

• Device drivers
• Hotfixes
• Updated system files
• Service packs
• New Windows features

We guide you through the steps to search the Windows Update Catalog to find the updates that you want. Then, you can download the updates to install them across your home or corporate network of Microsoft Windows-based computers.

We also discuss how IT Professionals can use Software Update Services, such as Windows Update and Automatic Updates.

Important This content is designed for an advanced computer user. We recommend that only advanced users and administrators download updates from the Windows Update Catalog. If you are not an advanced user or an administrator, please visit the following Microsoft Web site to download updates directly:http://update.microsoft.com

That in turn took me to Microsoft Update Catalog (requires add-on). In the search box I entered the KB# giving you trouble. The results included all references to the KB.

Sometimes when neither the automatic update/manual check for updates work, I'll grab the standalone update and try that (as well as other file system checks)
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Hi Slartybart,

Thank you for your input. I tried what you suggested, however, it did not seem to make any difference. I will keep this for future use however. I did go to the Microsoft Update Catalog via Internet Explorer, etc, however, the result was the same.

Thank you for the suggestion; I greatly appreciate it.. I'll keep posting on the updates..

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Noel,

I didn't have much luck. I created the "fix.cmd" as instructed. When I try to 'run as administrator', the cmd windows flashes briefly. I tried to see if it would update after that, just in case that was the method for it to work, however, no luck.

I'll keep trying...

Thank you for the advice.

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Slartybart, yes, just the one error is present.
It shows in update history as 'failed'. I have tried the various options of switching to "never check for updates", close, then open " install updates automatically". This had no effect.
Forgive the dumb question, but, what did you want me to uninstall? (KB2785220 has never installed correctly)

Hi Slartybart..

No, it is not present in the 'installed updates' folder. I retried the 'try again' button several times; no luck. I have to run to work now, however, I'll try any suggestions when I return.

Thanks so much.

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Noel,

I tried the method under "Answer" using notepad, (creating a file and naming 'cmd'.) However it did not work for me. When I ran as administrator and tried to run "fix.cmd" (as described), the command prompt simply 'flashed' and disappeared. It did not appear to do anything. I did read the article. I can try the suggestion under the 'question' section (experimental) and see if this helps.

Thanks,

Jim