Error code

0x80004005 — Error not specified

Generic code used when a component does not provide a more precise cause.

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0x80004005 — Error not specified

Domain: WindowsPriority: Medium

What does this error mean?

Generic code used when a component does not provide a more precise cause.

Probable causes

  • rights
  • network or SMB problem
  • Archive or corrupted file
  • COM component or service in failure

Verification and resolution

  1. Search for the error immediately previous in the logs
  2. Identify the exact action that triggers the code
  3. Test permissions and dependencies
  4. Reproduce on a reduced perimeter to isolate the component
Precaution: Do not stop at the words « unspecified error »; the context is indispensable.

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