[fix] Microsoft Error Code 0x80004005 - Unspecified error

Microsoft Error 0x80004005 is an unspecified error, and as you can see all the below errors are related to 0x80004005 and they can occur anywhere, with any Microsoft products and services.

Most common Error Code 0x80004005 Messages

Error 0x80004005: Unspecified error

An unexpected error is keeping you from copying this folder. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.

Microsort OneDrive for Business

We couldn't set up this library for you because of a server or list configuration problem. If this keeps happening, please contact your administrator. Once this issue has been resolved you can try setup again.
Unspecified error Error code=0x80004005; Error source=Groove

Network Error

Windows cannot access \\my-server

Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise, there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click Diagnose. Error 0x80004005: Unspecified error

Windows Update

There were problems installing some updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact

support for information, this may help: • Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB3087040) - Error 0×80004005

Interrupted Action

An unexpected error is keeping you from deleting the folder. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem.

Error 0x80004005: Unspecified error

OneDrive - Code2care

An unknown error occurred. (Error Code: 0x80004005)

OneDrive for Business Critical Error

OneDrive for Business needs to close because of a hardware or configuration problem.

Error Description: Unspecified error
HRESULT: 0x80004005
AssertTag: Oxe234efbx

Reason for Error Code 0x80004005?

You would get the error code 0x80004005 especially when trying to copy/move/delete files and folders. Some of the reasons could be, that you do not have permission to access the files (missing right privileges), or your firewall/antivirus/Windows defender is blocking the process as it finds it suspicious.

Try below fixes and solutions to Error Code 0x80004005

1. Make sure that the files that you are trying to access, do exist now.
2. Make sure you have the required permissions to access copy/delete/edit the file(s)
3. Try disabling Windows Defender and see if that helps.
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5. Delete Windows Temp files (%temp%) and try again.
6. Make sure your Windows (XP/8/10/11) are up to date.
7. Try out a different unzip program if the error occurred during unzipping a file.

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