Error installing "0x80070005 - Access is denied"

Product(s): WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, HAMMER
Version(s): CONNECT Edition
Area: Installation

Problem

When attempting to install WaterCAD or WaterGEMS CONNECT Edition an error appears stating "0x80070005 - Access is denied".

 

Clicking on the "log file" link in the above dialog displays a text file that includes the following.

i358: Pausing automatic updates.

w308: Automatic updates could not be paused due to error: 0x80070005. Continuing...

i360: Creating a system restore point.

w363: Could not create system restore point, error: 0x80070005. Continuing...

i370: Session begin, registration key: SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{a586354d-669f-403d-a20a-83349b608202}, options: 0x7, disable resume: No

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to secure cache path: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to secure cache directory: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache\

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to create completed cache path for bundle.

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to cache bundle from path: C:\Users\glundy\AppData\Local\Temp\{A7063F58-4C5E-438A-9DB1-ED9B01E25189}\.be\WaterCAD_10.00.00.55_en.exe

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to begin registration session.

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to begin registration session in per-machine process.

e000: Error 0x80070005: Failed to register bundle.

i399: Apply complete, result: 0x80070005, restart: None, ba requested restart:  No

Solution

This is an access issue, either due to user permissions or security software interference. First, log onto the machine as an administrator and install the product by right-clicking on the installation file and choosing to "Run as Administrator." Do not enter the license information or set the default feature configuration while logged in as the administrator. Switch back to the original user's Window profile, and activate the license. 

It may be necessary to temporarily disable your security software (antivirus or antimalware for example) if possible (do not forget to turn it back on after), or contact your IT/security team to add an exception to your security software for the installation executable (.exe) file.

Another possible cause is an invalid or corrupted installation of CONNECTION Client. In such a case, uninstall CONNECTION Client from the Control Panel and then try installing WaterCAD or WaterGEMS again with full administrative rights. 

See Also

Hydraulics and Hydrology product licensing (activation)

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