Error 80004005 is perhaps one of the most annoying things to ever appear on your computer screen. Most computer errors are highly specific to various programs or operations. The 80004005 error, however, appears to be a fairly generic error code, as it tends to show up for all sorts of reasons.
The error could arise due to a problem with VBScript. This is a Javascipt-like computer script. Microsoft uses VBScript to interact with various web features, including saving passwords. You can try to fix the problem first by making sure you are in the administrative account and unrestricted. If you find that you are already in such a configuration, your firewall may not allow access to the site.
Another time the error will occur is when you are having trouble connecting. You might get an error message that says there was a login error, or something like “SQL Permissions Problem.” Most likely this is another permissions error. The causes of this connectivity issue can vary widely where the permissions issue comes into play. Pay attention to the verbiage on the error screen. Hopefully, it will give you clues as to where to start troubleshooting.
You may have entered information incorrectly, causing the 80004005 error. For example, if you get this error after trying to submit information with numbers like a phone number or social security number, try going back and entering them as strings instead of direct numbers. For example, instead of putting a phone number like 5551234, but 555-1234.
You may see error 80004005 while trying to log in to your instant messenger. The first thing to do if this happens is to check and see if you have the latest version. Most instant messengers make regular updates with new features and scripts. Older versions can suddenly become obsolete. It’s a good idea to update whenever you’re prompted, and from time to time (every two months) check the IM website to see if there’s a newer version you might be using.
Another thing you can try if you are getting the error code while using an instant messenger is to delete the cache files associated with it. Depending on which messenger you’re using and which version of Windows, this can be done in a number of ways, so do a quick search for the exact details given the versions you’re working with.
Last and most common, if you have an Internet security program (eg parental controls, antivirus), it is possible that there are corrupted files. Use a tool that automatically fixes corrupt files and registry entries.
