Enabling Developer Mode is particularly advantageous for those engaged in software development, as it provides a controlled environment for testing and experimentation. This can be enabled on Windows 1 settings -> update and security -> For developers. If you are a Windows 11 user navigate Settings -> Privacy and Security -> For Developers. However, sometimes may encounter Error 0x80004005 when attempting to install or enable Developer Mode on their Windows system. Users report Developer Mode package failed to install. Error code 0x80004005. This article explores common reasons why the Developer Mode package is stuck at installing or failed and how to fix it.
Developer Mode Package Failed to install
Enable Developer Mode on Windows 10/11 allows you to sideload and test apps from outside the Microsoft Store, making it essential for software development, testing, and debugging purposes. This is particularly useful for developers who want to test their apps in real-world scenarios before publishing them to the store. According to Microsoft Enabling Developer mode will allow to :
- Installing apps from outside the Microsoft Store, facilitating testing and experimentation with custom or unreleased software.
- It provides a web-based interface for managing and debugging Windows devices remotely, enabling developers to inspect device performance, deploy apps, and monitor system resources.
- With Developer Mode enabled, developers can deploy UWP apps directly from Visual Studio to a Windows device for testing purposes, bypassing the need for publishing to the Microsoft Store.
Installing developer mode packages is crucial for software development and testing on Windows systems. However, encountering error code 0x80004005 during the installation process can be frustrating and hinder your progress.
This error indicates that the extra components required by the OS to enable additional debugging features in the Windows Device Portal or the Visual Studio could not be installed automatically.
- Insufficient permissions can prevent the installation of developer mode packages..
- Damage to system files or registry entries can disrupt the installation process.
- Antivirus or security software may incorrectly identify the installation process as a potential threat and block it, leading to the error.
- Missing or outdated system components required for Developer Mode functionality can result in error 0x80004005 during the installation process.
To Fix error 0x80004005
- Press Windows + R, type regedit, and ok to open the Windows registry editor,
- Backup registry database, then navigate to the following key:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
- Inside the folder, edit the UseWUServer and set its value to 0
- Close the registry editor and restart Windows. Now again enable developer mode.
Note: If you don’t have Windowsupdate folder then right-click on Windows -> new key and name it to Windowupdate. Again right-click on windowsupdate -> new key and name it to AU. Now click on AU and on the middle pane right-click new -> dowrd32 -> name it to UseWUServer. Double-click on UseWUServer and set the value to 0.
Restart Windows update Related Services
Resetting Windows Update components resolves any inconsistencies or conflicts that may be preventing the installation of required updates for Developer Mode functionality.
First open Command Prompt As administrator and run the following commands one by one:
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
net stop cryptsvc
net stop msiserver
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
net start msiserver
That’s all type Exit to close the command prompt and restart the windows after this.
In addition, Temporarily disabling security software eliminates potential conflicts and allows the installation to proceed unhindered.
Also, Ensure your Windows operating system is up-to-date by installing the latest updates from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Now Again open Settings app > Update & security > For developers > Developer mode, I Hope This time this will enable successfully without any error.
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