WIN 11 update failing, showing error 0x800705b4

Anonymous
2025-01-20T00:55:52+00:00

Today Jan 19, 2025. when I want to check for updates ( with automatic updates button ON position), updates are not installing. It says as under:

There were some problems in installing updates, but we will try again. If you keep this and want to search web or contact support for information this may help: 0x800705b4

Grateful, if some one can help me to resolve this so that I can installed the updates

Thank you

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-31T08:40:04+00:00

    The services are starting correctly.

    What's the error code you're seeing? Is it 0x800705b4 (same as the OP?)

    Can you try these offline installers?

    First, install the checkpoint update: https://catalog.sf.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/d8b7f92b-bd35-4b4c-96e5-46ce984b31e0/public/windows11.0-kb5043080-x64_953449672073f8fb99badb4cc6d5d7849b9c83e8.msu

    Then, install KB5050009: https://catalog.sf.dl.delivery.mp.microsoft.com/filestreamingservice/files/66557ecc-650e-4c70-8baf-c624c4de912f/public/windows11.0-kb5050009-x64_97aac2ab4f607b11d50ad2fd88a5841ee0b18dd5.msu

    (If the 1st one says it does not apply to your system, run the 2nd one.)

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-01-31T08:23:47+00:00

    This did not solve the problem. When the program was completed there was no command prompt, it only said to use any key to continue. I used the space bar but that only repeated the line "press any key to continue". I then used the enter key and it closed the command prompt window and the program so I don't have anything to send to you. Also, I now notice that Windows 11 does not recognize me as an administrator even though I am listed as an administrator using the netplwiz program. I think that is part of the problem. At any rate, I cannot download and install a windows update from Intel that was downloaded using the Windows Update app. If you have any other suggestions, please advise.

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  4. Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-31T03:25:10+00:00

    Yes I am also having the same issue too

    Please see if resetting Windows Update using this batch file fixes the issue:

    https://gist.github.com/winhelponline/af9296c106448a664a6229d8146a85fd

    1. Download the zip file and extract the batch file to the desktop.
    2. Right-click on the batch file and click Properties, click "Unblock" (if present), and OK.
    3. Double-click the batch file to run it.
    4. After it completes execution, don't close it yet.
    5. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Select all"
    6. Right-click on that Command Prompt window, click "Edit" and click "Copy"

       (This copies the output to the clipboard.)

    1. Paste the info (Ctrl + V) into your reply window.

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  5. SD - IA 179.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-20T03:27:17+00:00

    Hi D,

    I'm Sumit, here to answer your query at the Microsoft Community.

    Apologies for any inconvenience you are experiencing. I am happy to help you today.

    Let us see how many updates are you behind.

    Type "winver" in the search/Run box and press enter.

    What is the Build and version number reported in the Window?

    I look forward to your response and am eager to collaborate until we find a solution.

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