0x800705b4: how to fix this Windows error code?

You may encounter error code 0x800705b4 while trying to install an update. To resolve this problem, do not hesitate to temporarily disable your security devices, restart your update service or use the troubleshooting utility.

0x800705b4: what is it?¶

You can potentially encounter error code 0x800705b4 in two different scenarios. This error often occurs when trying to update. The error message received then looks like the following: “There were problems installing updates. Please try again later. If the error persists and you want to search the Internet for information or contact support, use the following error code: (0x800705b4). » This error occurs if, during an update, one or more components in your system are not responding ; Windows then interrupts the process. In rarer cases, the 0x800705b4 code may be triggered directly by Microsoft Defender.

This error can have different causes. Antivirus programs offered by third-party vendors are often the source of such interruptions. Likewise, the Windows built-in firewall can also be the cause. Finally, this error can also result from a problem with a driver. Whatever the cause, any 0x800705b4 error should be fixed as quickly as possible. Indeed, as long as the problem persists, the corresponding updates cannot succeed, or at least not completely. In the worst case, you also risk losing data. Discover with us the possibilities available to you to remedy error code 0x800705b4.

Disable antivirus programs and other firewalls¶

Error 0x800705b4 is often caused by third-party antivirus programs; start with the temporarily deactivate, then restart the update process. If the latter does not succeed, do not hesitate to temporarily deactivate your Microsoft Defender firewall. To do this, you can use the code below:

1. Start by using the keyboard shortcut [Windows] + [R] to open the “Run” window.
2. Enter the term “control”, then confirm by clicking “OK” or using the key [Entrée].
3. In the control panel, click on the “Microsoft Defender Firewall” item.
4. In the left menu, go to the “Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off” subsection.
5. In the two sections “Private network settings” and “Public network settings”, check the box “Disable Microsoft Defender firewall (not recommended)”, before confirming your choice.
6. Now try updating again.

Whether or not error code 0x800705b4 is resolved, after this new update you need to It is imperative to reactivate your firewall without delay. To do this, follow the instructions above again, but this time check the “Enable Microsoft Defender Firewall” box in both sections.

Restart the update service¶

Among the possibilities available to you to try to correct error 0x800705b4, it may be wise to look at the update parameters themselves. Restarting the update service can sometimes be enough to resolve the problem. You can test this solution by following the steps below:

1. Go to your settings.
2. Now select the “Update & Security” section.
3. Next, click on the “Advanced Options” button.
4. Under “Update Options” you will normally find the heading “Get updates for other Microsoft products.” Then slide the corresponding slider to the “Off” position.
5. Now use the keyboard shortcut [Windows] + [X] to open Command Prompt with your administrator rights.
6. Then enter the “net stop wuauserv” command, and don’t forget to confirm your entry. This manipulation allows you to force the stopping of the update service.
7. Now enter the “net start wuauserv” command before validating it in turn. This will have the effect of restarting the update service, and the error code 0x800705b4 should then no longer appear.

Use the troubleshooter to fix error code 0x800705b4¶

Windows Troubleshooter is the third option to potentially resolve error 0x800705b4. Want to follow this method? A few steps are enough to test it:

1. Start by going to your settings.
2. Select the “Update & Security” section again.
3. Next, go to the troubleshooter.
4. Finally, click “Windows Update” to start the troubleshooting process. The system then carries out an analysis, before remedying any possible problem itself.

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