Why did I get error 0x80005064?

Windows Update continous fails to search for Updates or cannot install them. The source of this problem could be various things as
> Windows Registry
> Windows Filesystem
> Internet access

> Windows Update service
> File corruption
> Misconfiguration
> Adware
> Virus and Malware

How to fix Windows Update error 0x80005064?

However, if you’re technically savvy, you can try the steps below:

1. Click Start and start typing on your keyboard for "services.msc"

2. In your search results "services.msc" should show up. Open it with a click.
3. A new windows will open containing all Windows services on your system.

4. Search for "Windows Update"
5. Right-click the "Windows Update" and then click Stop.

We will now clean the Windows Update temporary cache folder:
1. Hold your windows-key pressed and hit "R" key simultanous.
2. A small new windows will appear.
3. Type %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore in this new window and click OK.
4. This will open Windows Explorer on the correct location.
5. Delete all contents of this folder. (Hint: Use Ctrl + A to select all files and folders)

Now we will start the Windows Update Service again:
1. Switch back to the windows Services.
2. Locate Windows Update.
3. Right-click on it and choose Start.


If the problem still persists, you can run the System File Checker (SFC) utility. This handy in-built tool will check your filesystem.
1. Click Start and start typing on your keyboard for "cmd".
2. In your search results cmd should show up with an black icon.
3. Right-click it and select Run as administrator.
4. If you are prompted for the admin password, enter the password and click OK.
5. A new completely black windwos will open. You can type commands directly into this window.
6. Type sfc/scannow and press Enter.
7. This process will take a long time. You can minimize this black windows and work on.
Come back to the black window after a time and check if the process finished.
As soon as the SFC process finished, restart your computer. After the restart you search for Updates again.


You are still facing the same issue?

1. Restart your computer.

Next thing is to clean Windows Update download path. These steps are only for expirienced user! If you mess up your computer with Regedit, you could loose your files! Take care or use a professional tool to investiagte your computer.
1. Hold your windows-key pressed and hit "R" key simultanous.
2. A small new windows will appear.
3. Type regedit in this new windows and hit Enter.
4. In the new windows you have a navigation on the left side. Use it to navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
5. Once you found it, search for WUServer and WIStatusServer in the right hand pane.
6. If they are not listet we cannot clean the download path. Othwerwise delete both.
7. Restart your computer.

Try to search for new Updates again.
You are still facing this issue? I think this is not an usual problem and your computer should be checked by professional.
Try to look for a solution here or search further in the search box below.



Advanced information

The following Windows verisons are affected by this error:
> Windows Vista
> Windows 7
> Windows 8
> Windows 8.1
> Windows 10
> Windows 10 Redstone 2
> Windows 10 Creators Update
> Windows Server 2008 R2
> Windows Server 2012
> Windows Server 2016
0x00000000 0x80005070-0x8000506c-0x80005078-0x80005084-0x80005080-0x8000507c">0x80005074-0x80005078">0x80005068 0x80005078-0x80005084-0x80005080-0x8000507c">0x80005074 0x80005078 0x8000506c 0x80005070 define volatile 433760000 Forums unsigned 0x0000ffff 0x0000000C long 0xa8030008 0xa8020008 nTune 0xfff90000 0xffff0010 system problem Mysterious Warcraft 05082013 0x5004 reboots wNf4 0x80005004 PCie World Computer blocks performance 0x5008 terribly 0x80005000 Marked suffering BSOD occurs High Memory Voltages often 0x00004401 0x00004801 28042008 dont know 2010 WestEuropa 162919 Current Time standaardtijd 0x80005060 0x0000000f 0x8000505c 17012010 0x80005058 0x00000011 7330 replace 2167 GeForce 23062009 Freetz 800bd4e8 permanent kernel startet 0x80008258 EMCMisc 09012007 LPC288xh Keil working with INTPRIOMASK0 Interrupt Controller 0x800bd4e8 User 02102007 Corsair 0x80008000 EMCCTRL 0xB0B0B0B0 0x500c 0x5010 0x000000cd Sample 433770000 panic 0x802c4120 80005064 802c4120 GitHub EMCBASEADDR eluaelua elualpc288xh master