Technical Support: How to Fix the Windows Permission Error 0x80070005

Windows errors are often confusing as these error messages comprise just a string of random numbers and alphabets, sometimes followed by one or two lines, with a brief explanation of the error. In some error messages, it’s just the code and no explanatory lines. Error code 0x80070005 is one common problem experienced in Windows operating systems. Typically, the error gets accompanied by an "Access Denied" message. 

To an average computer user, this or any other error code can be quite baffling. However, if you are looking forward to fixing this error, either by self-troubleshooting or professional technical support services, you can get benefitted from this blog. It explains the error, its cause and also the tech support troubleshooting tips on how to fix the error. 

Understanding the Error

You may come across this error in different circumstances. That is why it is a bit complex to identify the exact problem that might have caused the error. However, if the error code 0x80070005 has the “Access Denied” message with it, then it is a permission error. The permission error occurs when you try performing certain functions without the requisite Admin rights. Admin rights are essential to perform certain functions such as installing updates from Windows Updates, activating Windows, running special commands like the network commands, etc.

Whenever, you require performing these kinds of Windows tasks, you need to be logged in as the Administrator so that you can have the necessary admin rights. But if you are using a standard user account, then you don’t carry the obligatory Admin rights. Thus, having logged into the standard user account if you attempt performing the kind of functions mentioned in the earlier paragraph, then you will get permission errors. 

Sometimes, it might happen that despite using the Administrator account you still see the permission error 0x80070005. If it happens, then most likely there is some problem with the following:

•    User Account Control

•    Antivirus software

•    The Local Security Policy

Fixing the UAC, antivirus software or the local security policy is difficult and complex. An average computer user might not be able to self-fix these. Thus, if you get the permission error, despite using the Administrator account, then it is advisable that you should avail professional tech support services. As the professional support, engineers are adequate and prompt at fixing even the most technical issue. 

Computer Support Tip to Self-Troubleshoot the Error

However, if you are using the standard user account, then you know why you have got the permission error. To fix the error, you need to use the right user account, i.e. you need to change your user account to an Administrator account. Using the Administrator account should make the error go away in the majority of cases. However, to use this technical support method, you need to have the administrator password, without the administrator password, you can’t login to the admin account. If you have the administrator password, then you can change from user account to admin account by performing the following steps:

•    Click the ‘Start’ button.

•    In the search field type ‘Control Panel.’

•    Open the ‘Control Panel.'

•    Turn on the ‘Category View.’

•    Go to ‘User Accounts and Family Safety.’

•    Then, click on ‘Change account type.'

•    Click on the thumbnail that represents your user account

•    Then in the next page, click ‘Change account type.’

•    Now, choose ‘Administrator.’

•    And then click on ‘Change Account Type.’

•    Now, when prompted, enter the administrator password.

•    Then, click ‘OK.’

•    Now, logout and then login again.

With these steps, you get to log into your Administrator account, and thus acquire all the admin rights. 

Conclusion

To keep your Windows and its programs updated, you need to ensure that Windows Update is running smoothly. Likewise, for the smooth functioning of network connections, you might require running network commands as well. However, performing these kinds of special functions might get hampered because of the permission error. To get the right permissions, you can use the computer support troubleshooting tips mentioned above and can change from the standard user account to the Administrator account. In this way, you will have the necessary permissions, and thus, won’t get disturbed by any error.