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Error 0x80004005 is a generic unspecified error that appears in various Windows contexts, including installation, networking, and application loading. On WindowsForum.com, users have reported this error during Windows 8.1 upgrades, where it may be triggered by antivirus software, dual-boot configurations, or system file issues. In Windows 7 networking, error 0x80004005 can occur when accessing network shares by hostname but not by IP, often due to name resolution problems. The error also affects Windows Live Movie Maker on Windows 7, causing it to crash on launch. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include disabling antivirus, checking hosts files, and reinstalling software. Because error 0x80004005 is a catch-all, its specific cause depends on the scenario.
  1. Lester

    Windows 8 8.1 install problems

    I am now on my 4th time downloading this upgrade. When I ran it, it told me "Something went wrong..." and an error number 0x80004005. So I turned off virus scanning. I removed my dual booting and linux partitions. I made a bootable usb stick and rewrote the MBR, just in case. No change. I...
    • Lester
    • Thread
    • bootable usb chkdsk dual boot error 0x80004005 file system installation issues iso laptop mbr partition refresh tech support troubleshooting upgrade usb installation virus scan windows 8.1 windows update
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  2. jcrewe

    Windows 7 Windows 7, xp, win2k3 network issues

    I am trying to access a network share at my workplace and am unable with the windows 7 machines. With the XP machines I can hit \\x3400 and \\10.10.1.x and accessed shared folders. With Win7 I can hit \\10.10.1.x but \\x3400 gives me the ol' unspecified MS error 0x80004005. Firewalls are...
    • jcrewe
    • Thread
    • access denied connection issues error error 0x80004005 file sharing firewall hosts file name resolution network network access network issues resources share troubleshooting windows 2003 windows 7 windows xp workplace xp machines
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  3. O

    Windows Vista Windows Live Movie Maker Load Error 0x80004005

    I downloaded Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM) and installed it. When I try to use it I get a load error msg: WLMM encounter an unexpected error and has shut down. Error 0x80004005. I tried to uninstall and reinstall it but there is no straight way of doing it with Live Mail being installed. Any...
    • orlan
    • Thread
    • antivirus compatibility dell error 0x80004005 external drive home premium installation loading issues malware movie maker performance reinstall software issues support troubleshooting uninstall update utility windows windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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