I get the error code 80080005 when trying to update windows

While searching for updates using Windows Update, I get the following message from Windows Update error 80080005:

Windows could not search for new updates
An error occurred when the new updates for your computer.
Error (s) found:
Code 80080005 Windows Update encountered an unknown error.

I have windows vista home basic service pack 2

System type 32-bit operating system.

Hi Lee,.

Please contact the Microsoft community. We will be happy to help you with your concern.

According the description, you are unable to install the Windows updates as you get error 80080005.

1. you are looking for any specific update?

2. did you of recent changes to the computer before the show?

I've provided methods to fix the Windows Update the question. Carefully follow each method. If a method does not work, go ahead with the methods following to solve the problem.

Method 1: Run the fixit available in the link below to reset windows update components.

How to reset the Windows Update components?

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

Now, you can try to install these windows updates fails manually from the link below Download Center

http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

Method 2: Turn the computer in a clean boot state in order to verify the conflicting application. Try to install the updates:

You can manually install the update (numbers KB) by downloading from the Microsoft Download Center.

http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After installing windows update, follow step 3 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

Method 3: Follow the instructions in the link:

Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997

Note 1: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Note 2: The data available on bad sectors may be lost when chkdsk attempts to repair your hard drive.

Note 3: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Please follow these recommended steps, review the additional information provided and post back if you still have the problem. I will be happy to provide you with additional options.

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