Can’t install Windows 10 20H2 with 0x800700d error

Typical causes of 0x80004005 error include software bugs, incompatible drivers, faulty memory, faulty hardware, corrupt system files and Windows update crashed. This article shows all our case collections with resolutions.

Resolution 1: Install latest Windows 10 version

Resolution 2: Download the specific update from Microsoft Update Catalog

Resolution 3: Repair hard drive errors

Resolution 4: We fix this problem by installing latest hardware driver.

Resolution 5: Run Computer BISO Diagnostic Tool

Resolution 6: Run SFC/Scannow

Resolution 7: Resetting Operating System

Resolution 1: Install latest Windows 10 version

* As we know Windows 10 2004 Version fixes many 20H2 version issue. We recommend installing 2004 version instead of 20H2 version.

* The Update Assistant can help you update to the latest version of Windows 10

* Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

* Click on Update now.

Resolution 2: Manually download the specific update from the Microsoft Update Catalog 1.Access the Microsoft Update Catalog website: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Home.aspx

2. Enter the update package number into the search bar, for example 2004. Click Search.

3. It will show the search results. Select the correct version that’s compatible with your PC. Then click download.

4. Install the update from your local computer.

Resolution 3: Repair hard drive errors

1.In the Search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, and then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2.Select Yes

3.In the window that appears, type the following command, including the space as shown:
chkdsk /f C:
and then press Enter.

4.Enter and press Enter

5.Repairs will automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device.

6.After restart, try the update installation.

Resolution 4: We fix this problem by installing latest hardware driver.

1. In the Search bar, type Device Manager.

2. Open Device Manager.

3. Expand the suspected device that causes the problem, Firmware in our example.

4. Right-click the device and select Update Driver Software.

5. You may need to restart the computer, and then try the update again.

Resolution 5: Run Computer BISO Diagnostic Tool

For most Dell computers, press F12 when booting.

For most HP Computer, press F2 repeatedly

For most Lenovo Computer, press F10 to run Lenovo Diagnostics Tool.

Resolution 6: Run SFC/Scannow

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2. In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:

sfc /scannow

3. Press Enter. Wait until the sfc scan verification reaches 100% completion, and then close Command Prompt.

Resolution 7: Resetting Operating System

Type in “RESET PC” in the Search bar.

 Click on Open.

Click on Get started to reset the PC.

 Note: You may have another option to Go back to the previous version of Windows 10 if  the PC was updated in 10 days.

Please view this step by step video:

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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