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0x80080005 implies that Microsoft Installer is not configured properly or may have malfunctioned.
Run the Startup Repair tool by using the Windows Vista installation disc
1. Insert the installation disc.
Note: The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a DVD, see the information that came with
the computer.
2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to the
Lock button, and then click Restart.
Note: If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.
3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.
Note: In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the repair process.
7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
To run the Startup Repair tool if the computer has preinstalled recovery options
Note: In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically. Follow these steps only if Startup Repair does not start automatically.
8. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from the computer, and then restart the computer.
9. Follow one of these steps:
a) If the computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as the computer restarts. You must press the F8 key before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you must restart and try again.
b) If the computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to select the operating system that you want to repair. Then, press and hold F8.
10. In Advanced Boot Options, use the arrow keys to select Repair the computer, and then press ENTER.
11. Click a keyboard layout in the list, and then click Next.
12. Click a user name in the list, enter the password, and then click OK.
13. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair.
14. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
I'm having the same issue, followed these steps, but the system still can't seem to get updates. Mine gives me this error code, but says "Code 8008005 Windows Update encountered an unknown error"
The only thing I can think of is that I'm Vista Ultimate. Any idea what this means, or further steps I can take to get my updates?
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