Microsoft Books 将错误代码 0x80004005^{(Error Code 0x80004005)}创造为未指定错误^{(Unspecified error)}，因为它不会告诉您实际问题，并且可能由于不同原因在各种情况下发生。您可能会在使用文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer)}或Windows更新后遇到此错误。这也是由阻止您的Windows 产品^(Product) 激活^(Activation)或损坏的操作系统文件的第三方防病毒软件引起的。今天，我们带来了一份完美的指南，将指导您如何修复Windows 10系统中的错误代码 0x80004005。

如何修复^{(How to Fix )}Windows 10错误代码 0x80004005？
^{(Error Code 0x80004005? )}

出现未指定^{(Unspecified)}错误的原因有多种，我们将这些原因合并并列在下面，供我们尊贵的读者参考：

• 当您在文件资源管理器中重命名、提取或删除文件夹^{(rename, extract or delete folders)}时，您可能会遇到 0x80004005未指定^{(Unspecified)}错误。
• 更新操作系统后^{(After updating your Operating System)}，您有时可能会遇到错误代码 0x80004005。
• 当您在查看或解压压缩文件夹^{(while viewing or extracting a compressed folder)}时遇到问题时，屏幕上会弹出 Windows 10 错误代码 0x80004005。
• 每当您遇到Windows 通知^{(Windows notifications)}问题时，您都会收到错误代码 0x80004005 的通知。
• 虚拟机错误^{(Virtual Machine errors )}可能会导致Windows系统出现未指定的错误。
• 通常，您在访问 Outlook 时会在^{(while accessing Outlook)}Windows 10 PC中遇到未指定的错误。
• 损坏或丢失的文件^{(Corrupt or missing files)}将触发错误代码 0x80004005，可以通过清除临时文件来修复。
• 此错误代码 0x80004005 通常出现在 Windows XP^{(in Windows XP)}计算机中。
• 如果没有为要访问的文件或文件夹授予^(granted)适当的权限^{(no proper permissions)} ，则会导致 Windows PC 中出现未指定的错误。
• 当您尝试通过网络共享^(share)文件夹或文件但失败^(fails)时，您可能不得不面对上述错误。

尽管Microsoft尚未宣布任何全面的解决方案，但本文中讨论的方法肯定可以帮助您摆脱相同的问题。所以，继续阅读！

方法一：通过^{(Method 1: )}命令提示符^{(Command Prompt )}删除无效的 Java 脚本条目^{(Delete Invalid Java Script Entries Via )}

此方法是消除此问题的最简单、最快捷的方法。使用JavaScript命令将有助于清除系统中可能随时间累积的无效Java 脚本。^{(Java Script)}您可以这样做：

1.通过在Windows 搜索栏中^{( Windows search bar.)}键入cmd启动^{(cmd )}命令提示符。^{(Command Prompt)}

2.一一输入以下命令并回车^(Enter)：

Regsvr32 jscript.dll
Regsvr32 vbscript.dll

3.等待^(Wait)命令执行，因为这应该修复Windows 10错误代码 0x80004005。

方法 2：修改或删除注册表项以修复虚拟机错误^{(Method 2: Modify or Delete Registry Keys to Fix Virtual Machine Errors)}

0x80004005 Unspecified错误最常由虚拟机^{(Virtual Machine)}错误和访问共享文件夹时触发。您可以通过删除或修改注册表^(Registry)项来解决此问题。

2A。使用运行对话框删除注册表项^{(2A. Delete Registry Key Using Run Dialog Box)}

1. 同时 按下Windows + R keys运行^{(Run )}对话框。

2. 键入 regedit 并单击 OK，如图所示。

3. 现在，导航以下路径：

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers

• 双击HKEY _LOCAL_MACHINE。
• 现在，双击软件。^(SOFTWARE.)
• 双击Microsoft将其展开。
• 现在，双击Windows NT > Current Version。
• 最后，双击AppCompatFlags和Layers，如下图所示。

4. 如果您找到以下键^{(following key)}，请右键单击它并删除^{(Delete )}它：

C:\ProgramFiles\Oracle\VirtualBox\VirtualBox.exe”= “DISABLEUSERCALLBACKEXCEPTION

2B。在注册表编辑器中修改注册表值^{(2B. Modify Registry Value in Registry Editor)}

1. 启动注册表编辑器^{(Registry Editor)}并导航到如前所述的给定路径：^{(given path)}

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows

2. 双击当前版本^{(Current Version)}，然后是策略^{(Policies )}，然后是系统^(System)，如图所示。

3. 在右窗格中，右键单击^{(right-click )}空白屏幕并单击新建^{(New )}：

• 如果您使用32 位^(32-bit)Windows 操作系统，则创建一个名为LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy的新DWORD（32 位）^{(DWORD (32-bit))} 值。^(Value)
• 为64 位^(64-bit)Windows 10 PC创建一个名为LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy的新^{(LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy)}QWORD（64 位）^{(QWORD (64-bit))} 值。^(Value)

4. 将Numeric 值^{(Numeric value)}设置为1，然后单击OK。

最后，重新启动系统并检查Windows 10 错误代码 0x80004005^{(Error Code 0x80004005)}错误代码是否已解决。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复 Windows 更新错误代码 0x80072efe^{(Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80072efe)}

方法 3：解决 Windows 更新错误^{(Method 3: Resolve Windows Update Error)}

Windows 10 于 2015 年推出，最近发布了更新以修复其中出现的错误和错误。尽管具有明显的优势，但此新更新导致了各种错误，例如 0x80004005 未指定错误。已发布更新KB3087040以修复Internet Explorer Flash Player中与安全相关的问题。但是很多用户投诉更新过程不成功，屏幕上显示如下提示：

There were problems installing some 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 Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64/x32 based Systems (KB3087040) – Error 0x80004005.

^(Error)更新Windows失败导致的错误代码0x80004005可以通过以下三种方法解决。

3A。运行 Windows 更新疑难解答^{(3A. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter)}

1.在Windows 搜索栏中搜索^{(Windows search)}控制面板^{( Control Panel)}并从此处启动。

2. 现在，搜索疑难解答^{(Troubleshooting )}并单击它，如图所示。

3. 现在，单击左侧面板中的查看全部选项，如图所示。^{(View all )}

4. 从完整的疑难解答列表中，单击Windows 更新^{(Windows update )}选项，如图所示。

5. 在新窗口中，单击高级^(Advanced)。

6. 选中标记为自动应用修复^{(Apply repairs automatically)}的框，然后单击下一步^(Next)。

7.按照^(Follow)屏幕上的说明完成故障排除过程。

3B。从下载文件夹中删除所有内容^{(3B. Delete Everything from Downloads Folder)}

当从Windows 更新^{(Windows Update)}下载的文件损坏或错误时，您将收到 0x80004005未指定^{(Unspecified)}错误。在这种情况下，删除此类文件应该会有所帮助。

1.通过同时单击Windows + E keys 启动文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer )}。

2. 导航到此路径C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download。

注意：^(Note:)如果您已将文件下载到另一个驱动器^{(another drive)}中，请将“C”替换为相应的驱动器位置。

3. 现在，通过单击Ctrl + A键^(keys)一起选择该位置中存在的所有文件并^{(select all )}删除^{(Delete )}它们，如图所示。

4. 重复同样的操作以清除回收站^{(Recycle bin )}。

3C。手动下载并安装 Windows 更新^{(3C. Download & Install Windows Update Manually)}

许多用户遇到错误代码0x80004005，而您可以通过从官方网站手动下载并安装Windows更新来轻松修复它。^(Windows)

1. 按Windows 键^{(Windows key )}并单击设置^{(Settings )}图标。

2. 现在，单击“设置”窗口中的“更新和安全”。^{(Update & Security )}

3. 检查是否有待下载的更新。如果是这样，请记下更新的KB 编号^{(KB number )}。

4. 然后，启动网络浏览器并键入Microsoft Windows update KBXXXXXX 下载^{(Microsoft Windows update KBXXXXX download)}。将 XXXXX 替换为^{(Replace XXXXX with KB number)}步骤 3^{(Step 3)}中记录的 Windows 更新的KB 编号。

5.下载^{(Download )}更新并按照屏幕上的说明将其安装到您的系统上。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复 Windows 更新错误代码 0x80073712^{(Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80073712)}

方法 4：解决 Microsoft Outlook 0x80004005 未指定错误
^{(Method 4: Resolve Microsoft Outlook 0x80004005 Unspecified Error )}

如前所述，当您通过Microsoft Outlook发送^{(Microsoft Outlook)}电子邮件^(Email)时，您可能会收到以下错误消息：发送和接收报告错误 0x80004005：操作失败。^{(Sending and Receiving reported error 0x80004005: The operation failed.)}除了此错误消息，您可能还会遇到错误代码 0x800ccc0d^{(error code 0x800ccc0d)}。发生这种情况的原因是防病毒^(Antivirus)软件的脚本阻止功能或注册表文件损坏或丢失。您可以按照下面讨论的两种方法之一快速修复此错误。

4A。禁用 Windows 防火墙和第三方防病毒软件^{(4A. Disable Windows Firewall & Third-Party Antivirus )}

注意：^(Note:)没有安全防护的系统更容易受到恶意软件和病毒的攻击。始终建议安装可靠的防病毒软件程序。

要解决系统中发送^(Sending)和接收^(Receiving)报告的错误 0x80004005，建议禁用和/或卸载系统中的第三方防病毒软件。

注意：^(Note:)这些步骤可能因您使用的防病毒^(Antivirus)程序而异。这里以Avast Free Antivirus为例。

禁用 Avast 免费防病毒程序
^{(Disable Avast Free Antivirus Program )}

1. 导航到任务栏中的Avast^(Taskbar) Antivirus图标^{(Avast Antivirus icon)}并右键单击它。

2. 点击Avast shields control选项，如图所示。

3.使用任何给定选项选择临时禁用^{(Temporarily Disable)} Avast ：

• 禁用 10 分钟
• 禁用 1 小时
• 禁用直到计算机重新启动
• 永久禁用

禁用 Windows Defender 防火墙^{(Disable Windows Defender Firewall)}

1.通过在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中搜索来启动控制面板。^{(Control Panel )}

2. 选择View by > Category，然后单击系统和安全^{(System and Security)}选项。

3. 现在，单击Windows Defender 防火墙，如图所示。^{(Windows Defender Firewall, as shown.)}

4.从左侧面板中选择打开或关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙选项。^{(Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off )}

5.多次选中标题为关闭 Windows Defender 防火墙（不推荐）选项的框。^{(Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) )}为清楚起见，请参阅给定的图片。

6.重新启动^{(Reboot )}系统并检查问题是否已修复。

注意：^(Note:)一旦上述错误得到纠正，请打开Windows Defender 防火墙。^{(Windows Defender Firewall)}

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 修复无法打开 Windows 防火墙错误代码 0x80070422^{(Fix Can’t turn on Windows Firewall Error code 0x80070422)}

如果禁用防病毒软件没有帮助，您可以按如下方式将其卸载：

卸载 Avast 免费杀毒软件^{(Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus )}

1.在您的 Windows 计算机上打开Avast Free Antivirus 。

2. 点击右上角的菜单^(Menu)。

3. 在这里，点击设置^(Settings)，如下图所示。

4.从左侧面板中选择General ，然后取消选中^(General)Enable Self-Defense框，如图所示。

5. 屏幕上将显示一个提示，确认您要禁用Avast。因此^(Hence)，单击“确定^(OK)”将其禁用并退出程序。

6.通过在Windows搜索栏中搜索来启动控制面板，然后选择^{(Control Panel)}程序和功能^{(Programs and Features)}，如图所示。

7. 选择Avast Free Antivirus并单击卸载^(Uninstall)，如突出显示的那样。

8.在确认提示中单击是继续。^(Yes)

注意：卸载防病毒程序所需的^(Note:) 时间^(Time)将根据应用程序的文件大小而有所不同。

4B。在 Outlook 中禁用邮件通知^{(4B. Disable Mail Notification in Outlook)}

如果即使禁用防病毒程序后错误代码仍未消失，请尝试此替代方法。当您在Outlook中禁用通知功能时，很有可能会解决发送^(Sending)和接收报告的错误 0x80004005。^(Receiving)

注意：^(Note:)此方法将帮助您解决与接收新电子邮件^{(receiving new emails)}有关的问题，但它可能无法解决与发送电子邮件有关的问题。^{(sending emails.)}

要在Outlook中禁用邮件通知^{(Mail Notification)}，请按照以下步骤操作：

1. 打开Outlook帐户并单击文件^(FILE)。

2. 然后，单击选项^(Options)，如下图所示。

3. 切换到邮件^{(Mail )}选项卡并取消选中标记为显示桌面警报^{(Display a Desktop Alert)}的框，如下图所示。

4.在出现的确认提示中单击确定。^{(OK )}

方法 5：清理临时文件
^{(Method 5: Clean up Temporary Files )}

当您的系统有损坏的DLL文件或注册表文件时，您将遇到错误代码 0x80004005。以下是在Windows 10中修复错误代码 0x80004005未指定^{(Unspecified)}错误的方法：

5A。手动清理^{(5A. Manual Clean-up)}

1. 导航到开始^(Start)菜单并输入%temp%。

2. 单击打开^{(Open )}导航到Temp文件夹。

3. 在这里，选择所有^{(select all)}文件和文件夹并单击鼠标右键。

4. 单击删除^{(Delete )}以从系统中删除所有临时文件。

5. 最后，重定向到回收站^{(Recycle Bin )}并重复步骤^{(repeat Step)}4 以永久删除文件/文件夹。

5B。系统清理^{(5B. Systematic Clean-up)}

1.在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中键入Disk Cleanup并从此处打开它。^{(Disk Cleanup)}

2. 选择您要对其执行清理的驱动器^{( Drive)}（例如，C ），然后单击^(C)确定。^(OK.)

3. 选中名为Temporary Internet Files的框，然后单击Clean up system files。

5C。删除 Windows 旧文件^{(5C. Delete Windows Old Files)}

C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder 包含ActiveX控件和Internet Explorer的^{(Internet Explorer)}Java Applet^{(Java Applets)}使用的文件。当在网站上使用相同的功能时，您不需要再次下载它，但这些并没有多大用处。它们占用磁盘空间，您应该定期清除它们。虽然很少这样，但如果您在此文件夹中有文件，请删除它们。

1. 导航至Local Disk (C:) > Windows，如下图所示。

2.向下滚动^(Scroll)并双击Downloaded Program Files 文件^{(Downloaded Program Files )}夹。

3. 按Ctrl + A keys选择所有文件。然后，右键单击并选择Delete。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)} 如何在 Windows 10 中删除临时文件^{(How to Delete Temp Files in Windows 10)}

方法6：修复Windows XP上的错误代码0x80004005
^{(Method 6: Fix Error Code 0x80004005 on Windows XP )}

阅读此处以了解有关Windows XP 错误代码以及如何修复它们^{(Windows XP error codes and how to fix them)}的更多信息。

6A: Boot Windows XP using CD/DVD

当您尝试启动基于Windows XP的计算机时，如果Windows 产品激活^{(Windows Product Activation)}( WPA ) 已损坏或丢失，您将遇到错误。以下是在Windows XP^{(Windows XP)}系统上修复错误代码 0x80004005 的方法：

1. 将您的系统设置为从 CD 或 DVD 驱动器^{(boot from a CD or DVD drive)}而不是 XP 系统启动。您可以通过阅读与您的 PC 制造商相关的指南来做到这一点。^(guidelines)

2. 现在，小心地将^{(insert )}Windows XP 光盘^{(Windows XP CD)}插入您的系统并重新启动计算机。

3. 你会看到一个提示Press any key to boot from CD。所以，按任意键。

4.出现提示时按R 键：^{(R key)}要使用故障恢复控制台修复 Windows XP 安装，请按 R。
^{(To repair a Windows XP installation by using Recovery Console, press R. )}

5. 接下来，按1 键^(key)继续选项1. C:\WINDOWS。

6.输入管理员密码^{(Administrator Password)}并按Enter继续。

7. 键入cd C:\WINDOWS\System32 并按Enter。

8.输入REN File_Name.extension File_Name.old重命名

Wpa.dbl Pidgen.dll Actshell.html Licdll.dll Regwizc.dll Licwmi.dll Wpabaln.exe file

9. 现在，输入<drive letter> : [例如，C: ]。

10. 键入cd i386并按Enter。

11.在这里，一一键入以下命令，然后按 Enter^(Enter)。

• expand licwmi.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand regwizc.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand licdll.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand wpabaln.ex_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand wpa.db_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand actshell.ht_ %systemroot%\system32
• copy pidgen.dll %systemroot%\system32

12. 完成命令输入后，输入Exit以从故障恢复控制台^{(Recovery Console)}中退出。

13. 最后按回车^{(Enter )}键重启系统。

6B：卸载 Microsoft 6to4 适配器驱动程序
^{(6B: Uninstall Microsoft 6to4 Adapter Driver )}

以下是如何通过从系统中卸载Microsoft 6to4设备来修复错误代码 0x80004005。

注意：^(Note:)由于默认情况下所有这些设备都是隐藏的，因此您必须先启用显示隐藏的设备^{(Show hidden devices )}选项。

1.通过在Windows 搜索^{(Windows search)}栏中搜索来启动设备管理器。^{(Device Manager)}

2. 切换到查看^{(View )}选项卡，点击显示隐藏设备，^{(Show hidden devices, )}如下图所示。

3. 现在，双击网络适配器^{(Network adapters)}将其展开。

4. 在这里，右键单击以Microsoft 6to4开头的设备，然后选择卸载^{(Uninstall )}选项，如突出显示的那样。

5. 对所有Microsoft 6to4 设备^{(Microsoft 6to4 devices)}重复该过程。

6. 完成后，重新启动^{(restart )}系统并检查 0x80004005未指定^{(Unspecified)}错误是否已纠正。

相关错误代码
^{(Related Error Codes )}

本指南中提到的方法也可用于基于Windows XP 的系统中的各种错误。这些代码如下所列：

• 错误代码 0x80070002：每当^{(Error code 0x80070002: )}Windows XP中的默认安全提供程序更改或系统驱动器号更改时，您都会遇到此错误代码。
• 错误代码 0x8007007f 或 0x8007007e：^{(Error code 0x8007007f or 0x8007007e: )}更新服务包时，您会收到此错误代码。由于系统中的文件损坏或不匹配，也会发生这种情况。
• 错误代码 0x8009001d：^{(Error code 0x8009001d: )}如果您有意或无意修改MountedDevices注册表值，您将面临错误代码 0x8009001d。
• 错误代码0x80090006：^{(Error code 0x80090006: )}每当您修改驱动器号或特定文件或文件夹的默认位置未知时，您都会遇到此错误。
• 错误代码0x80004005：如果^{(Error code 0x80004005: )}Windows产品激活^{(Windows Product Activation)}所需的文件被修改或第三方防病毒程序干扰Windows XP的安装，您会得到错误代码0x80004005。
• 错误代码 0x800705aa、0x8007007e、0x80004005：^{(Error code 0x800705aa, 0x8007007e, 0x80004005: )}当Dpcdll.dll丢失或您的系统有损坏的Dpcdll.dll文件时，您可能会收到任何这些错误代码。
• 错误代码 0x800705aa、0x80070002、0x80004005、0x800405aa、0x80090019：^{(Error code 0x800705aa, 0x80070002, 0x80004005, 0x800405aa, 0x80090019: )}这些错误是由于第三方应用程序的问题而发生的。
• 错误代码 0x800703e7：^{(Error code 0x800703e7: )}如果您在页内操作期间遇到问题或磁盘损坏磁盘，您将遇到错误代码 0x800703e7。

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How to Fix Error Code 0x80004005

Microsoft Books coined Error Code 0x80004005 as an Unspecified error since it does not tell you the actual problem and can occur in various situations for different reasons. You may encounter this error majorly while using File Explorer or after a Windows update. This is also caused by third-party antivirus software that is blocking your Windows Product Activation or corrupt OS files. Today, we bring a perfect guide that will guide you on how to fix error code 0x80004005 in Windows 10 systems.

How to Fix Windows 10 Error Code 0x80004005?

The Unspecified error occurs due to a variety of reasons which are consolidated and listed below for our valued readers:

• You may face 0x80004005 Unspecified error when you rename, extract or delete folders in File Explorer.
• After updating your Operating System, you may sometimes encounter error code 0x80004005.
• When you face problems while viewing or extracting a compressed folder, Windows 10 error code 0x80004005 will pop up on the screen.
• You will be notified with error code 0x80004005 whenever you encounter issues with Windows notifications.
• Virtual Machine errors might cause Unspecified errors in the Windows system.
• Often, you will face an Unspecified error in Windows 10 PCs while accessing Outlook.
• Corrupt or missing files will trigger the error code 0x80004005 that can be fixed by clearing out temporary files.
• This error code 0x80004005 commonly occurs in Windows XP computers.
• If there are no proper permissions granted for files or folders to be accessed, then it leads to an Unspecified error in your Windows PC.
• When you try to share a folder or file over a network but it fails, you might have to face the said error.

Although Microsoft has not declared any comprehensive solutions as yet, the methods discussed in this article should certainly help you get rid of the same. So, continue reading!

Method 1: Delete Invalid Java Script Entries Via Command Prompt

This method is the simplest and quickest way to eliminate this issue. Using JavaScript commands will help clear the system of invalid Java Script that might have gotten accumulated over time. Here’s how you can do so:

1. Launch Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Windows search bar.

2. Enter the following commands one-by-one and hit Enter:

Regsvr32 jscript.dll
Regsvr32 vbscript.dll

3. Wait for the commands to be executed as this should fix Windows 10 error code 0x80004005.

Method 2: Modify or Delete Registry Keys to Fix Virtual Machine Errors

The 0x80004005 Unspecified error is triggered most often, by Virtual Machine errors and when accessing shared folders. You can fix this by either deleting or modifying the Registry keys.

2A. Delete Registry Key Using Run Dialog Box

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together.

2. Type regedit and click OK, as shown.

3. Now, navigate the following path:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers

• Double-click HKEY _LOCAL_MACHINE.
• Now, double-click on SOFTWARE.
• Double-click on Microsoft to expand it.
• Now, double-click on Windows NT > Current Version.
• Finally, double-click AppCompatFlags followed by Layers, as depicted below.

4. If you find the following key, right-click on it and Delete it:

C:\ProgramFiles\Oracle\VirtualBox\VirtualBox.exe”= “DISABLEUSERCALLBACKEXCEPTION

2B. Modify Registry Value in Registry Editor

1. Launch Registry Editor and navigate to the given path as explained earlier:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows

2. Double-click on Current Version then, Policies followed by System, as shown.

3. In the right pane, right-click on the empty screen and click on New to:

• create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value titled LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy, if you use a 32-bit Windows operating system.
• create a new QWORD (64-bit) Value titled LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy for 64-bit Windows 10 PC.

4. Set the Numeric value to 1 and click on OK.

Finally, reboot the system and check if Windows 10 Error Code 0x80004005 error code is resolved.

Also Read: Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80072efe

Method 3: Resolve Windows Update Error

Windows 10 was launched in 2015, and a recent update was released to fix the bugs and errors manifested in it. Despite its obvious advantages, this new update has resulted in various errors like 0x80004005 Unspecified error. The update KB3087040 was released to fix the security-related problems in Internet Explorer Flash Player. But many users filed a complaint that the update process was not successful, and the following prompt was displayed on the screen:

There were problems installing some 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 Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64/x32 based Systems (KB3087040) – Error 0x80004005.

Error code 0x80004005 caused due to failure in updating Windows can be solved by the following three methods.

3A. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

1. Search for Control Panel in Windows search bar and launch it from here.

2. Now, search for Troubleshooting and click on it, as shown.

3. Now, click on the View all option from the left panel, as depicted.

4. From the complete list of troubleshooters, click on the Windows update option, as shown.

5. In the new window, click on Advanced.

6. Check the box marked Apply repairs automatically and click on Next.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

3B. Delete Everything from Downloads Folder

When the downloaded files from the Windows Update are corrupt or erroneous, you will get 0x80004005 Unspecified error. In this case, deleting such files should help.

1. Launch the File Explorer by clicking Windows + E keys together.

2. Navigate to this path C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download.

Note: If you have downloaded the files in another drive, replace “C” with the corresponding drive location.

3. Now, select all the files present in the location by clicking Ctrl + A keys together and Delete them, as illustrated.

4. Repeat the same to clear Recycle bin as well.

3C. Download & Install Windows Update Manually

Many users encounter the error code 0x80004005, and it can be easily fixed when you download and install the Windows updates manually from the official website instead.

1. Hit the Windows key and click on the Settings icon.

2. Now, click on Update & Security in the Settings window.

3. Check if there is an update pending to be downloaded. If so, note down the KB number of the update.

4. Then, launch a web browser and type Microsoft Windows update KBXXXXX download. Replace XXXXX with KB number of your Windows update noted in Step 3.

5. Download the update and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your system.

Also Read: Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80073712

Method 4: Resolve Microsoft Outlook 0x80004005 Unspecified Error

As discussed earlier, when you send an Email via Microsoft Outlook, you may get this error message: Sending and Receiving reported error 0x80004005: The operation failed. Along with this error message, you may also encounter error code 0x800ccc0d. This happens because of the script blocking feature of the Antivirus software or due to corrupt or missing registry files. You can quickly fix this error by following either of the two methods discussed below.

4A. Disable Windows Firewall & Third-Party Antivirus

Note: A System without safety shields is more vulnerable to malware and virus attacks. It is always recommended to install a reliable antivirus software program.

To resolve the Sending and Receiving reported error 0x80004005 in your system, it is recommended to disable and/or uninstall third-party antivirus software in your system.

Note: The steps may vary according to the Antivirus program you use. Here, the Avast Free Antivirus has been taken as an example.

Disable Avast Free Antivirus Program

1. Navigate to the Avast Antivirus icon in the Taskbar and right-click on it.

2. Click the Avast shields control option, as shown.

3. Choose to Temporarily Disable Avast using any of the given options:

• Disable for 10 minutes
• Disable for 1 hour
• Disable until computer is restarted
• Disable permanently

Disable Windows Defender Firewall

1. Launch the Control Panel by searching for it in the Windows search bar.

2. Select View by > Category and then, click System and Security option.

3. Now, click on Windows Defender Firewall, as shown.

4. Select the Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off option from the left panel.

5. Check the box titled Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (not recommended) option as many times as it appears. Refer given pic for clarity.

6. Reboot your system and check if the issue is fixed now.

Note: Turn On Windows Defender Firewall, once the said error has been rectified.

Also Read: Fix Can’t turn on Windows Firewall Error code 0x80070422

If disabling the antivirus didn’t help, you can uninstall it as follows:

Uninstall Avast Free Antivirus

1. Open Avast Free Antivirus on your Windows computer.

2. Click on Menu from the top-right corner.

3. Here, click on Settings, as depicted below.

4. Select General from the left panel, and uncheck the Enable Self-Defense box, as shown.

5. A prompt will be displayed on the screen to confirm that you want to disable Avast. Hence, click on OK to disable it and exit the program.

6. Launch Control Panel by searching for it in the Windows search bar and select Programs and Features, as shown.

7. Select Avast Free Antivirus and click on Uninstall, as highlighted.

8. Proceed by clicking Yes in the confirmation prompt.

Note: Time taken to uninstall the antivirus program will differ according to the file size of the application.

4B. Disable Mail Notification in Outlook

If the error code does not vanish even after disabling the antivirus program, try this alternative method. When you disable the notification feature in Outlook, there is a high probability that the Sending and Receiving reported error 0x80004005 will be resolved.

Note: This method will help you fix issues related to receiving new emails, but it may not fix issues pertaining to sending emails.

To disable the Mail Notification in Outlook, follow the below-mentioned steps:

1. Open the Outlook account and click on FILE.

2. Then, click on Options as depicted below.

3. Switch to the Mail tab and uncheck the box marked Display a Desktop Alert, as highlighted in the pic below.

4. Click OK in the confirmation prompts that appear.

Method 5: Clean up Temporary Files

When your system has corrupt DLL files or registry files, you will encounter error code 0x80004005. Here’s how to fix error code 0x80004005 Unspecified error in Windows 10:

5A. Manual Clean-up

1. Navigate to the Start menu and type %temp%.

2. Click on Open to navigate to the Temp folder.

3. Here, select all the files and folders and make a right-click.

4. Click on Delete to remove all temporary files from your system.

5. Finally, redirect to the Recycle Bin and repeat Step 4 to permanently delete the files/folders.

5B. Systematic Clean-up

1. Type Disk Cleanup in the Windows search bar and open it from here.

2. Select the Drive (For example, C) you want to perform a clean-up for, and click OK.

3. Check the box named Temporary Internet Files and then click on Clean up system files.

5C. Delete Windows Old Files

C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files folder contains the files that are used by ActiveX controls and Java Applets of Internet Explorer. When the same feature is utilized on a website, you do not need to download it again, but these aren’t of much use. They occupy disk space, and you should clear them periodically. Although rarely so, but if you have files in this folder, delete them.

1. Navigate to Local Disk (C:) > Windows as shown in the picture below.

2. Scroll down and double-click on the Downloaded Program Files folder.

3. Select all files by pressing Ctrl + A keys. Then, right-click and select Delete.

Also Read: How to Delete Temp Files in Windows 10

Method 6: Fix Error Code 0x80004005 on Windows XP

Read here to know more about Windows XP error codes and how to fix them.

6A: Boot Windows XP using CD/DVD

When you try to start a Windows XP-based computer, and the Windows Product Activation (WPA) is corrupt or missing, you face errors. Here’s how to fix error code 0x80004005 on Windows XP systems:

1. Set the settings of your system to boot from a CD or DVD drive rather than an XP system. You can do so by reading the guidelines associated with your PC manufacturer.

2. Now, insert Windows XP CD into your system carefully and reboot the computer.

3. You will see a prompt Press any key to boot from CD. So, hit any key.

4. Press the R key when prompted: To repair a Windows XP installation by using Recovery Console, press R.

5. Next, press the 1 key to continue with option 1. C:\WINDOWS.

6. Type the Administrator Password and hit Enter to proceed.

7. Type cd C:\WINDOWS\System32 and hit Enter.

8. Type REN File_Name.extension File_Name.old to rename

Wpa.dbl Pidgen.dll Actshell.html Licdll.dll Regwizc.dll Licwmi.dll Wpabaln.exe file

9. Now, type <drive letter> : [For Example, C:].

10. Type cd i386 and hit Enter.

11. Here, type the following commands one-by-one and hit Enter.

• expand licwmi.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand regwizc.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand licdll.dl_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand wpabaln.ex_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand wpa.db_ %systemroot%\system32
• expand actshell.ht_ %systemroot%\system32
• copy pidgen.dll %systemroot%\system32

12. Once you have completed typing the commands, type Exit to come out from the Recovery Console.

13. Finally, press the Enter key to restart the system.

6B: Uninstall Microsoft 6to4 Adapter Driver

Here’s how to fix error code 0x80004005 by uninstalling Microsoft 6to4 devices from your system.

Note: Since all these devices are hidden by default, you have to enable Show hidden devices option first.

1. Launch Device Manager by searching for it in the Windows search bar.

2. Switch to the View tab and click on Show hidden devices, as shown below.

3. Now, double-click on the Network adapters to expand it.

4. Here, right-click on the device starting with Microsoft 6to4 and select Uninstall option, as highlighted.

5. Repeat the process for all Microsoft 6to4 devices.

6. Once completed, restart your system and check if the 0x80004005 Unspecified error is rectified.

Related Error Codes

The methods mentioned in this guide can also be used for various errors in Windows XP-based systems. These codes are listed below:

• Error code 0x80070002: Whenever the default security provider in Windows XP is changed or the system drive letter is changed, you will face this error code.
• Error code 0x8007007f or 0x8007007e: When you update your service pack, you get this error code. It also occurs due to corrupt or mismatched files in your system.
• Error code 0x8009001d: If you intentionally or unknowingly modify the MountedDevices registry value, you will face error code 0x8009001d.
• Error code 0x80090006: Whenever you modify the drive letter or when the default locations of specific files or folders are unknown, you will encounter this error.
• Error code 0x80004005: If the file required by the Windows Product Activation is modified or when the third-party antivirus program interferes with the installation of Windows XP, you get error code 0x80004005.
• Error code 0x800705aa, 0x8007007e, 0x80004005: When the Dpcdll.dll goes missing, or your system has a corrupt Dpcdll.dll file, you may get any of these error codes.
• Error code 0x800705aa, 0x80070002, 0x80004005, 0x800405aa, 0x80090019: These errors occur due to issues with third-party apps.
• Error code 0x800703e7: If you face problems during an in-page operation or a disk gets a corrupt disk, you will meet error code 0x800703e7.

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We hope this guide was helpful and you were able to fix 0x80004005 Unspecified error on Windows 10 PC. Our beneficial guide should help you with associated errors as well. Let us know which method worked for. If you have any queries/comments regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.

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