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Are you seeing this error specifically during a , or does it happen when you try to open a certain app ? Error 0x80070005 - Microsoft Q&A

Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete all files inside the folder.

Sometimes security software overprotects system files. Temporarily disable or uninstall third-party antivirus (like Kaspersky or Norton) and see if the error persists.

Corrupted system files are a frequent cause of access errors. You can use the Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) to repair them: