8 Easy Ways to Fix Error 0x80004005 on Windows 10

You receive the error 0x80004005 when you start your Windows PC. This error occurs when you have a missing or damaged fickle for the Windows Product Activation (WPA). It happens due to the interruption of an antivirus program, a third-party backup utility, user permission, malware, or a file with a WPA manual modification requirement. Here are some simple ways to fix this error: 

Install Updates Immediately 

Step 1: Click on the Windows icon/Start button. 

Step 2: Choose the Settings app as a new screen appears. 

Step 3: Go to Update & Security. 

Step 4: Click on the option – Check for Updates or Check for Updates Now. 

Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter 

Step 1: Type troubleshooter in the search bar on your Windows 10 computer. 

Step 2: Tap on Troubleshoot Settings. 

Step 3: Choose Windows Update after going to get Up and Running. 

Modify File and Folder Permissions

Step 1: Right-click on the folder/file you think has an issue. 

Step 2: Go to the Security option after choosing Properties of that file/folder. 

Step 3: Tap on the Edit option/icon to modify permissions. 

Step 4: Ensure you have full control on your user account. 

Run SFC and DISM Scans

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt by typing cmd in the search bar. 

Step 2: Type the command – SFC/scannow – in the Command Prompt window to perform the System File Checker. 

Step 3: Now, type in the command – DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth – to run a Deployment Image Servicing and Management scan 

Update the Drivers of Your Windows PC

Step 1: Launch the Device Manager by typing the respective term in the search bar and clicking on the right search result. 

Step 2: Make every cattery expand. 

Step 3: Right-click on drivers/devices. 

Step 4: Choose Update Driver and follow the on-screen instructions/prompts to update your device drivers. 

Disable Antivirus and Firewall Temporarily 

Step 1: Choose the Settings app after clicking on the Start button. 

Step 2: Move to Privacy & Security. After that, choose Windows Security. 

Step 3: Select Virus & Threat Protection. 

Step 4: Now, choose Virus & Threat protection Settings.  

Step 5: Toggle the switch to the left to turn off real-time protection. 

Step 6: Turn the protection on later. 

Use Alternative Encryption and Compression Tools  

• Think about using the alternative tools like WinZip or 7-Zip to manage ZIP files and allied compressed formats. 

Configure the Network and Virtual Machine Settings

• Check the settings of virtual machines and network adapters on your device. 
• Verify that the settings and adapters are configured and installed well on your PC.