Fixing Error Code 0x80070005: Addressing Access Denied in Windows 8.1

Resolve the error code 0x80070005, indicating 'Access Denied' in Windows 8.1, with the following effective strategies:

1. Run as Administrator: Ensure the program has necessary permissions by right-clicking it and selecting 'Run as administrator' from the context menu.
2. Verify Permissions: Check your user permissions for the affected file or folder by right-clicking, selecting 'Properties,' navigating to the 'Security' tab, and confirming your permissions.
3. Temporarily Disable Antivirus: Sometimes antivirus software blocks legitimate activities. Temporarily disable your antivirus to see if it resolves the error.
4. Use Windows Troubleshooter: Navigate to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > System and Security > Fix problems with Windows Update to access the built-in troubleshooter designed to fix common system issues.
5. Reset Windows Update Components: If related to Windows Update, you can reset its components with these commands in Command Prompt (admin):

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver 

6. Perform a Clean Boot: To eliminate software conflicts that might be causing the error, perform a clean boot:
   a. Open the Run dialog by pressing Windows key + R.
   b. Type 'msconfig' and press Enter.
   c. In the System Configuration window, select the Services tab.
   d. Check the 'Hide all Microsoft services' box.
   e. Click 'Disable all.'
   f. Move to the Startup tab and click 'Open Task Manager.'
   g. In Task Manager, disable all startup items.
   h. Close Task Manager, click OK in the System Configuration window, and restart your computer. Try the operation again after the reboot.