Windows Access Denied? How To Fix - 0x80070005
Fix error 0x80070005 (Access Denied) in Microsoft Store, Windows Update, or app installs.
Your download stops dead and throws that code. Installer says Access Denied on your own PC — here's the fix.
0:00 Error 0x80070005 — what's hitting you
0:32 Fix 1 — Reset Store cache
1:01 Fix 2 — Remove duplicate accounts
1:15 Fix 3 — Windows Update troubleshooter + SFC
1:44 Fix 4 — Run installer as administrator
QUICK REFERENCE:
Reset Store cache → Win + R → wsreset.exe → Enter
SFC scan → Command Prompt (Admin) → sfc /scannow
Duplicate accounts → Settings → Accounts → Your Accounts
Update troubleshooter → Settings → System → Troubleshoot → Other troubleshooters → Windows Update → Run
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