Windows 10: 0x800705b4 windows update error

Hello there.


I have already updated to windows 10 1809 and everything was pretty OK until a couple days ago when after 5 office updates (which kept coming up even after successfully installed), an 0x800705b4 error appeared and since then no updating is possible, no matter my efforts based on solutions provided on the net (uncheck office updates, run troubleshooter, sfc /scannow, delete softwaredistribution).

Additionally, when tried to activate windows defender (because I read it is a defender-connected error) I got an 577 error, and found out that no defender exists in 1807 any more (correct?).

My system runs ESET and Malwarebytes on demand with no problem so far (I have tried disabling them as well, with no effect).


Any ideas? Would clean boot help somehow? Is a 1809 related issue?


Thank you in advance, Panos

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Error 0x800705b4 while updating Windows 10

Hi Fred,

To resolve your concern about the Error 0x800705b4, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Reset Windows Update Components
  to resolve error codes while updating your version of Windows.
  
• Use
  DISM tool to fix some Windows corruption errors.
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

problem with Windows Update.

A quick google on your code.............https://www.thegeneralistit.com/blog/2016/03/27/recap-fixing-windows-10-update-error-0x800705b4/

 

Windows update error 0x800705b4


Fixing Windows 10 Update Error 0x800705b4 | The Generalist IT

 

This procedure worked fine for me (Windows 10 Enterprise):

1. Open Windows updates and click on Advanced options
2. Clear the option to get updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows
3. Restart, then check for updates
4. The update process should complete successfully now (note, you may have to run it more than once to get all the updates)
5. As soon as you get the message Your device is up to date, go to the Advanced options again and re-select the option to get updates for other Microsoft products
6. Check for updates again, you should now be able to download and install them

Or read how to fix 0x800705b4 windows update error.