Some love Windows while on the other hand, few loathe it. It is only last year that Windows 10 surpassed Windows 7 emerging as the most popular operating system for all the PC users worldwide. Nevertheless, it also has its fair share of disadvantages creating trouble for the users. Getting the update error is a common problem that users face while updating or upgrading their Windows versions to higher ones.
The update referred to as the “Windows Anniversary Update” was launched in 2016 for the Windows 10 model. Initially, the update was quite successful. However innumerable errors related to the download of the update cropped up later on. One such frustrating error was the Windows Update Error 0x800705b4.
Due to this error, the download often got paused or stuck in the middle. Another drawback was that it continued for a prolonged period resulting in the prevention of further updates to occur. Mainly the error happens because of the abrupt functioning of the Windows Defender System when it does not allow to/ is unable to start.
Outdated Defender Systems were unable to process the update that results in problems for the download to be updated. Moreover, we used other corrupted or outdated components of the systems, various configurations, and third-party software. Also, we have created obstructions for the update to be installed.
How to Fix Error Code 0x800705b4 in Windows 10
Method 1: Running the Troubleshooter
Step 1: Find the Troubleshooting option by locating Troubleshoot in the Cortana search bar.
Step 2: A pop-up menu will come. Select the Troubleshoot option.
Step 3: Click the View All option which is located on the left panel.
Step 4: After clicking on the Windows Update in the list, select the Advanced option.
Step 5: Select the Run as administrator option and click on Next.
Step 6: The work of the Troubleshooter is to now identify the problems, including the above-mentioned error, fix them and allow the Update to occur without interruptions.
Method 2: Starting Windows Defender
Step 1: Go to the Services option by clicking on the Windows + R keys simultaneously. Another way to do this is to type in Services in Cortana and select Run as administrator by right-clicking. After typing in services.msc in the box that appears, press Enter.
Step 2: A Window pops up. In the services list that appears, select the Windows Defender option.
Step 3: Next, ensure that the Status column display says Started/Running and is blank. After that, right-click the option and click Start.
Step 4: An error “Windows Defender requires being force-started” may pop up. Go back to the services box to change the Startup Type to Automatic. Locate this option in the Properties section. Right-click in the column to obtain this.
Step 5: In the end, check for updates after restarting the computer.
Method 3: Using the “Background Intelligent Transfer Service” Property
Step 1: First of all, go to the option Services either by clicking on the Windows + R keys together or by typing in Services in Cortana and right-clicking and selecting Run as administrator. Type in services.msc in the box that appears and click on OK.
Step 2: Right-click on the Background Intelligent Transfer Service option after locating it. Then click on Stop.
Step 3: Now, right-click on the Windows Update option and click on Stop.
Step 4: Afterward, go to the This PC option and locate Software Distribution. Thereafter, the Primary goal is to delete the folders with the title Download and “Delivery Optimisation”. Empty/Delete all the files in this folder. (All the content may or may not get deleted.)
Step 5: Finally, restart the PC.
Method 4: Changing the Settings for the Windows Update Panel
Step 1: Go to the Windows Update Panel. To do this, search for Check for updates in the Cortana search box or go to the Settings Menu and select the Update and Security option at the bottom of the box.
Step 2: Click Advanced options in the Windows Update panel.
Step 3: Restart the computer after unchecking the option titled Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows.
Step 4: Go back to the Windows Update setting mentioned in Step 1. Click Check for updates.
Step 5: Repeat the above step until the message Your device is up to date pops up.
Step 6: Now re-select the option Give me updates for other Microsoft products when I update Windows.
Step 7: Select the option Check for updates once more on the main page. The Update should download successfully.
Note: For this option to be successful, it is sometimes advisable to disable Windows Defender temporarily.
Method 5: Disabling Third-Party Software
Step 1: To do this, locate any third-party antivirus software or firewalls that are present and enabled on the PC.
Step 2: Next, disable all third-party software and firewalls that may be present on the PC.
Step 3: Finally, check to see if the error has completely disappeared by turning on the Windows firewall.
Method 6: Using the Media Creation Tool
One of the most assured and comfortable ways of downloading the update is to download this tool. Its advantage lies in the fact that it functions on the principle of creating independent ISOs to perform updates while preserving original files simultaneously.
Conclusion
These were a few methods to counter the error. Nonetheless, the methods mentioned above will tackle the Windows Update Error 0x800705b4. The described methods are simple as well as easy to use. It will enable a smooth performance of the PC.
