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MajorGeeks.Com » Overview» Tutorials and Video Guides » How to Fix Windows 10 & 11 Update or Activation Error 0x800f0805

How to Fix Windows 10 & 11 Update or Activation Error 0x800f0805

By Timothy Tibbetts

on 06/24/2023

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When trying to update or activate Windows 10, you might see the error 0x800f0805. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this error and install the latest updates.

The problem with the error is that the fix depends on if you're updating or activating. Follow the fixes below to address your specific error message, depending on whether you're activating or updating.

1: Windows Update Error 0x800f0805 - Reboot

The first thing to try, if you haven't, is to reboot your computer. Try to update or activate it again.

We wouldn't try any of the following steps without rebooting first.

2: Windows Update Error 0x800f0805 - Windows Repair

Windows Repair can reset all the Windows Update settings saving you a lot of work.

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Boot into Safe Mode.

Select Preset: Windows Updates.



Reboot when completed.

3: Windows Update or Activation Error 0x800f0805 - System File Checker

Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator.

Type in DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press enter. This may take a few minutes.

When completed, type in sfc /scannow and press the Enter key.



4: Windows Update Error 0x800f0805 - Clear SoftwareDistribution & Catroot Folders

Open a elevated command prompt and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv
net stop bits


Each command should take a few seconds, so wait until you see the messages that the services were stopped successfully. Leave the command prompt open for now.



Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution and open the folder. Press CTRL + A to select all files and folder, then press the Delete key. All the files in the SoftwareDistribution should be deleted. We don't want to delete the folder itself.

Rebooting will start the two services we stopped, but if you don't want to reboot, open up the command prompt again and type in the following two lines, and press Enter after each:

net start wuauserv
net start bits


Next, delete the Catroot or Catroot2 folders.

5: Windows Activation Error 0x800f0805 - Manually Change Key or Try Another Method

You might be able to activate Windows or try another method manually. Try each of the following.

1: Manually activate Windows using Slmgr.

2: 8 ways to activate Windows.

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  • How to Uninstall Windows 10 Updates

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