Is there a "simple" way to fix error code(0x800705b4) in Windows Update. again I am receiving this after I thought the problem was fixed

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Is there a "simple" way to fix error code(0x800705b4) in Windows Update. again I am receiving this after I thought the problem was fixed

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

Please try the following methods below.

**Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win...

**Make sure Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are available and running.

Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: services.msc

Press Enter to open Services app

Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

Double-click Windows Update.

If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK. If the status is Running, right click then select Restart

**Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/usi...

After that, restart your computer

**Reset Windows Update Components

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-windows-upd...

If the issue persists, please try performing an In-place Upgrade. It will definitely help in resolving update errors. Performing this can repair broken operating system files while your personal files, settings and installed applications will not be removed.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Few things to check on the PC

**Unplug all external peripherals except for the Mouse, Keyboard, and LAN cable before starting

**Disable or uninstall any third-party Antivirus program to prevent it from interfering with the upgrade

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button at the end of my response. I will appreciate it.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Answer 2

Hi, thanks for your response I did the first things you suggested and they're all fine and now I am running the d i s m executable file and still waiting. Does it usually take this long? It's been 15 minutes

Answer 3

Please try to wait 20 to 30 minutes for this to finish. If this does not fix the issue, please try the remaining methods and let me know how it goes.

Answer 4

Okay I will. Thank you

Answer 5

You're most welcome. I'm glad to help