Fix win 7 error code 0x80070005

[Lewisorffe]

Win 7 screen hangs frequently and can't install updates - error code 0x80070005.

 

[junkeymonkey]

Error code 0x80070005 is also known as "ACCESS DENIED." It usually occurs when you lack file or registry permissions that are required to install the update. (Because file or registry permissions may be changed by malware, we recommend that you scan for malware after you repair the permissions.)


try this out and see
http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

2.If step 1 doesn’t work, try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter.