CcmSetup Failed With Error Code 0x80004005 [Solved]

Make sure the MP and DP are accessible

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Published onJanuary 25, 2024

published onJanuary 25, 2024

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TheCcmSetup failed with error code 0x80004005often arises when trying to push updates to the client PCs in a domain. It’s triggered by misconfigured settings, the absence of critical services, when the firewall is blocking the update, or if the MP (Management Point) or DP (Distribution Point) are not accessible.

In our case, it turned out to be theBackground Intelligent Transfer Serviceto blame, but after examining other systems, we did find a few other fixes that will help get rid of the0x80004005SCCM error on Windows!

How do I fix error 0x80004005 in SCCM?

1. Run the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

SCCM employs theBackground Intelligent Transfer Serviceto migrate data between the servers and the end (client) device, and when it’s not running, you are likely to get theCcmSetup failed with error code 0x80004005. This also helps fixupdate errors in Windows 11.

2. Reconfigure the Select First Certificate DWORD

If you find theClient is on internetentry in the SCCM error logs, it can be fixed by simply enabling theSelect First Certificatekey. If this works, use GPO to make the same change on all client devices in one go!

3. Disable the firewall

We don’t recommend turning off Windows Defender Firewall for long, as it leaves your PC unprotected from threats. If disabling it works, verify whether thefirewall is blocking a port, and open it. In our experience, you will need to openPort 80, but check the logs to verify the same!

Also, if you have another antivirus or firewall running, look for problems with it.

4. Reinstall MicrosoftPolicyPlatformSetup

While examining theCcmSetup failed with error code 0x80004005error on different devices, we noticed issues withMicrosoftPolicyPlatformSetup.msiwere also an underlying factor.

In this case, you should reinstallMicrosoftPolicyPlatformSetup.msion the client’s PC. Make sure you completely remove it and all the related files before proceeding with a fresh installation. An effectivesoftware uninstaller toolmight come in handy!

5. Reinstall SCCM

If the previous solutions didn’t work, the best option is to completely reinstall SCCM. This is essential in cases where the distribution point server was previously attached to another SCCM, and the uninstall didn’t completely go through.

As a result, the same problematic server was installed from the new SCCM, and you kept getting theCcmSetup failed with error code 0x80004005error.

So, you can either useccmsetup.exe /uninstall, or run the script to remove all the components before reinstalling SCCM. A reinstall also helps fix the0x80041013SCCM error.

You now understand all the ways to fix theCcmSetuperror0x80004005on client devices. As you might have guessed, the error has more to do with the system settings and configuration than the SCCM installation.

Before you leave, discover how our readers fixed the0x87d01107SCCM error code, as some of the tips and tricks might work in this case!

For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.

CcmSetup Failed With Error Code 0x80004005 [Solved]#

How do I fix error 0x80004005 in SCCM?#

1. Run the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)#

2. Reconfigure the Select First Certificate DWORD#

3. Disable the firewall#

4. Reinstall MicrosoftPolicyPlatformSetup#

5. Reinstall SCCM#