Windows error code 80070005 (Access is Denied)

Hi
Firstly, I am sorry about the large post, but I thought it would b
best if I gave you all the info and troubleshooting to date first
Anyway, here's the problem
For the last week or so, I have been getting the 80070005 error whe
trying to update windows. Also, some other programs are failing t
install or update, but not all
If I leave the computer switched on, eventually the Windows Update Ico
will appear in the notify tray, and if you hover the mouse over it, i
says "New updates are available". When you click on it to get the updat
window on screen, the status is "No new updates are available for you
computer". Clicking on 'Check for updates' gives the 80070005 erro
immediately
Windows Defender also fails with the same error number when I try a
auto update, but if I download the update and manually run it, Defende
updates fine
I checked the WindowsUpdate.log and it appears to have started on 19t
Feb - I can't think of any particular reason for that date
I also have another problem, which I think may be related. My networ
icon dissappeared from the notify tray about the same time. (I have als
tried loads of fixes for that as well) But I still have interne
connectivity
I have hunted around looking for fixes, and tried all I could find, bu
I still get the error, so - if anyone has/had the same problems as me
and knows of a fix, please could you help

My System
Homebuilt P
Intel 3GHz quad CP
8Gb DDR2 ME
2 x Hitachi 1TB Drive
NVidia 8800 GTX Graphic
ASUS P5B Premium MoB
Vista Ultimate x6
MS Office 200
There are only 2 users on this machine, Me (an administrator) and TH
Administrator

Just in case I had something nasty, I have scanned my drives with
Kaspersk
Cla
Ad-Awar
Spybo
SuperAntiSpywar
Windows Defende
MS Malicious Software Removal Too
-All come back clean

I have tried various fixes found on the web
* I have tried going back to my oldest system resore poin
* sfc /scanno
* Merged registry file for BIT
* subinacl - on registry and %programfiles% and %windir% (as per Aaro
Stebner's WebLog
* secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sd
/verbos
* regsvr32 on the wu*.dll'
* Checked all the Windows update exe and dll's were the correct versio
(7.2.6001.788
* ResetSecuritySettingsBackToTheDefaults.msi - from ms sit
* Re-installed Windows update agen
* Deleted Windows\SoftwareDistribution folde
* Deleted various other files that get remade automatically on progra
ru
* Used MSConfig to startup with just windows file
* I have also tried disabling all firewalls, anti-virus, an
anti-spyware products then running windows updat
* Ran Windows Update as THE Administrato
* Deleted all temp files, recycle bin, temp internet files, etc
* chkdsk /
* Checked all services are started, and are set to aut
* I downloaded the standalone updater, but it wouldn't install
80070005 Access is Denie
* I tried "TakeControlOf" (using icacls) on Program Files, Progra
Files (x86), and Window
* Downloaded and run MGADiag.ex
* Re-Validated my copy of Vist
* Removed my login password, rebooted, replaced it, reboote
-None of the above made any difference
Rebooted and rechecked Windows update after every change

I now have NO history for Windows Update, so I don't know what has, o
hasn't been updated, or what the last installed KB was

Here is a copy of WindowsUpdate.log for Defender
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c Misc =========== Logging initialize
(build: 7.2.6001.788, tz: -0000) ==========
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c Misc = Process
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.ex
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c Misc = Module
C:\Windows\system32\wuapi.dl
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI ------------
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI -- START -- COMAPI: Searc
[ClientId = Windows Defender
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI --------
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI WARNING: Unable to listen t
self-update/shutdown event (hr=0X80070005
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establis
connection to the service. (hr=80070005
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI - WARNING: Exit code =
0x80070005
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI ---------
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI -- END -- COMAPI: Search
[ClientId = <NULL>]
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI -------------
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI FATAL: Unable to initiate
asynchronous search, hr=80070005
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI WARNING: Unable to listen to
self-update/shutdown event (hr=0X80070005)
2009-03-03 15:15:40:014 3784 67c COMAPI WARNING: Unable to establish
connection to the service. (hr=80070005)

Here is a copy of WindowsUpdate.log for Windows update:
2009-03-03 15:18:16:607 1108 7f8 Agent WARNING: WU client fails
CClientCallRecorder::EnumerateService with error 0x80070005
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 7f8 AU Triggering AU detection through
DetectNow API
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 7f8 AU Triggering Online detection
(interactive)
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU #############
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU ## START ## AU: Search for updates
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU #########
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 Agent WARNING: WU client fails
CClientCallRecorder::BeginFindUpdatesEx from AutomaticUpdates with error
0x80070005
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU # WARNING: Failed to find updates
with error code 80070005
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU #########
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU ## END ## AU: Search for updates
[CallId = {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}]
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU #############
2009-03-03 15:18:19:852 1108 bf0 AU AU setting next detection timeout
to 2009-03-03 20:18:19
2009-03-03 15:18:19:976 1108 7f8 Agent WARNING: WU client fails
CClientCallRecorder::EnumerateService with error 0x80070005

Thanks for listening, and Regards,


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Fish-Man

Fish-Man

Below is all possibilities. Try and see which will fix your issue



0x80070005 - Permissions issue. You can reset registry and file ACLs to
their Default state by following the directions here:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archi...04/739820.aspx

or

How to reset security settings back to the defaults
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222


Suggestion from MS -

Install/reinstall Windows Update Client

x86-based versions of Windows - download the WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe
package now.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=91237

Please see if installing the 3.0 client resolves the problem.

If you require more information:

A new version of the Windows Update Agent is available
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928

Another thing you can try is resetting the security settings back to the
defaults:

How to reset security settings back to the defaults
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313222

Error message when you try to install WinXP SP3: "Access is denied" or
“Service Pack installation did not complete”
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949377

[Possible fix:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...n-windows-xp/]

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3) and *only until* 14 Apr-09.
Go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select
"Windows XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"


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Peter

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"Fish-Man" <> wrote in message
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>
> Hi,
> Firstly, I am sorry about the large post, but I thought it would be
> best if I gave you all the info and troubleshooting to date first.
> Anyway, here's the problem:

Hi Peter
I'm sorry if I sound a bit terse, but did you actually read my post
My OS is Vista x64, and I have tried all the options you pointed to
(including the reference for the bad link)

Regards

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Fish-Man

Yes I read your post and answered. 32 or 64 bit makes no difference for this error

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> Hi Peter,
> I'm sorry if I sound a bit terse, but did you actually read my post?
> My OS is Vista x64, and I have tried all the options you pointed to,
> (including the reference for the bad link).
>
> Regards,
>
>
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> Fish-Man