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Windows Update error code (0x80080005)

I m having problems with Windows Update : A week ago it just started showing this message "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80080005)". I already did lots of search through the web and none of the solutions i found worked, except for full re-install of Windows, which i would rather not try until i m out of solutions
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Right-click Start>Run
Type in winver and press Enter.

What Build and Windows version is reported?
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Hello,

Please refer this fix:

https://www.kapilarya.com/there-were-some-probl...

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP, so it is safe.
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version 1809 build 17763.168

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As i mentioned before i already tried those fixes but none worked. When using the Windows PowerShell to reset the WU components i noticed that most commands return a "file/folder not found" message. And the WU troubleshoot always says "can not find the problem"

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Please try installing the 17763.198 build manually using the links given here
https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2018/12/new-cu...
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This is a non-Microsoft website which would provide accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site which are frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). There is no need to buy paid products to fix your computers as they do more harm than good sometimes.
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I tried installing that way but it didn't work either, and got an error message saying "installer encountered an error : 0x80080005 Server execution failed"

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Hi,
Try installing the latest Servicing stack update-You would get an option to download after 2nd step:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10164/...
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Doesn't work, i already tried it before and tried it again this time and still get the same error message. I m starting to think that a clean install of Windows is the only fix

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Hello,

Try doing a repair install. A repair Install keeps everything and reinstalls Windows.

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2016/06/how-to-...
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repair...

The best and the easiest way is to use first method in the first article.

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