{"id":4167,"date":"2022-06-22T02:02:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T02:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2024-01-12T20:26:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T20:26:01","slug":"0x800705b4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/0x800705b4\/","title":{"rendered":"Error 0x800705b4 In Windows 10: How to fix it? | 7 Easy Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Error 0x800705b4 can be problematic as it interrupts Windows Update installation, it is essential for the system to stop problems and errors. They bring new features, improvements, bug fixes, and security patches that protect you from various threats and vulnerabilities. This article is an ultimate guide to aid you in overcoming the error.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/windows-error-code-0x80070652\/\">Read this article<\/a><\/strong> to learn how to fix error 0x80070652.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To fix this error run an antivirus\/malware scan, troubleshoot Windows update, perform an SFC scan, uninstall the offending update, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 0x800705b4 error is a hexadecimal data format displayed on your Windows system if your system is infected with a virus or malware or registry <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/outlook-error-0x800ccc0e\/\"><strong>error code<\/strong><\/a> or your Windows system files could be corrupted. Thus, it&#8217;s critical to take immediate and appropriate actions to resolve 0x800705b4. Follow the below steps to have an uninterrupted Windows update installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Easy_Fixes_For_Error_0x800705b4\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Easy Fixes For Error 0x800705b4<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Method_1_Run_An_AntivirusMalware_Scan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Method 1: Run An Antivirus\/Malware Scan\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_2_Troubleshoot_Windows_Update\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Method 2: Troubleshoot Windows Update\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_3_Perform_An_SFC_Scan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> Method 3: Perform An SFC Scan\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_4_Delete_The_Software_Distribution_Folder\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> Method 4: Delete The Software Distribution Folder\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_5_Disabling_Other_Updates_For_Microsoft_Products\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.5<\/span> Method 5: Disabling Other Updates For Microsoft Products\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_6_Uninstall_The_Offending_Update\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.6<\/span> Method 6: Uninstall The Offending Update<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Method_7_Manually_Download_And_Install_Windows_Update\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.7<\/span> Method 7: Manually Download And Install Windows Update\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Fix_Error_0x800705b4_By_Windows_Defender\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Fix Error 0x800705b4 By Windows Defender\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Conclusion\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Easy_Fixes_For_Error_0x800705b4\">Easy Fixes For Error 0x800705b4<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following are some easy steps that will to crack your errors:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_1_Run_An_AntivirusMalware_Scan\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 1: Run An Antivirus\/Malware Scan\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use the Windows Defender program that comes with Windows 10. This tool detects and quarantines malware or viruses detected on your system. Open Windows Defender and run a system-wide scan. Before running a system scan, make sure Windows Defender is updated with the latest virus\/malware definitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-an-Antivirus-or-Malware-Scan-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4187\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-an-Antivirus-or-Malware-Scan-3.png\" alt=\"run an antivirus or malware scan\" width=\"700\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-an-Antivirus-or-Malware-Scan-3.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-an-Antivirus-or-Malware-Scan-3-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If nothing is found after scanning, proceed to the methods below to fix error 0x800705b4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage\/\"><strong>Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage | 4 Fixes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_2_Troubleshoot_Windows_Update\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 2: Troubleshoot Windows Update\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/windows-start-button-not-working\/\">Windows start button<\/a><\/strong> then Settings. <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Settings.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4189\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Settings.png\" alt=\"windows settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Settings.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Settings-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to Update &amp; Security&gt; Troubleshooting<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Update-and-Security.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4188\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Update-and-Security.png\" alt=\"update and security\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Update-and-Security.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Update-and-Security-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Under Getting Started, click Windows Update and click the Troubleshoot button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Troubleshoot Windows Update and starts troubleshooting Windows Update issues. Could you wait for it to be complete?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If troubleshooting finds a problem, the problem is listed along with the corresponding solution. You need to click Apply this fix to apply the answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wait for a while for the troubleshooting tool to apply the fix and remove error 0x800705b4.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Troubleshoot-Windows-Update.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4176\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Troubleshoot-Windows-Update.png\" alt=\"troubleshoot windows update\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Troubleshoot-Windows-Update.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Troubleshoot-Windows-Update-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once complete, it will try to find other issues. Close the Windows Update troubleshooter, restart your PC, and reinstall the update when you&#8217;re done. If error 0x800705b4 persists, proceed to the next step to repair Windows Update error 0x800705b4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_3_Perform_An_SFC_Scan\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 3: Perform An SFC Scan\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">System File Checker (SFC) is a utility of Windows that scans and repairs corrupted or corrupted system files from a command prompt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Windows + S. After that, type cmd. <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Window-S.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4190\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Window-S.png\" alt=\"window + s\" width=\"700\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Window-S.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Window-S-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right-click on the command prompt screen and select and press Run as administrator.<a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-as-Administrator.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4191\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-as-Administrator.png\" alt=\"run as administrator\" width=\"700\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-as-Administrator.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Run-as-Administrator-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press enter after typing SFC\/scan now.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reboot the system after the scanning and repair process is complete. If you do not find the problem, the system files are okay, and you need to proceed to the next step.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Perform-an-SFC-scan.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4177\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Perform-an-SFC-scan.png\" alt=\"perform an sfc scan\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Perform-an-SFC-scan.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Perform-an-SFC-scan-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/steam-download-slow\/\">Facing Steam Download Slow Issue? Here Are 5 Easy Fixes!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_4_Delete_The_Software_Distribution_Folder\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 4: Delete The Software Distribution Folder\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By following these methods you can easily delete the software distribution folder:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Windows + S. After that, type cmd.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right-click on the command prompt and select and click on Run as administrator. This will open a command prompt window. Then type in every command (one time, then press Enter) to disable Windows Update Services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Net stop wua userv.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type Net stop bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Net stop crypt Svc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Write Net stop msi server.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Folder.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4192\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Folder.png\" alt=\"windows folder\" width=\"700\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Folder.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Windows-Folder-300x118.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Go to C: \\ Windows \\ SoftwareDistribution and rename the SoftwareDistribution folder to SoftwareDistribution.old.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Software-Distribution.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4193\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Software-Distribution.png\" alt=\"software distribution\" width=\"700\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Software-Distribution.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Software-Distribution-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8. Similarly, rename C: \\ Windows \\ System32 \\ catroot2 to Catroot2.old. Then reboot the system. Automatically, stopped services will start after a reboot.<a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cartoon2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4194\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cartoon2.png\" alt=\"cartoon2\" width=\"700\" height=\"284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cartoon2.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Cartoon2-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternatively, you can manually restart these services without restarting the system to continue the Windows Update installation. Then download and reinstall Windows Update. If the error persists, install the update manually (# explained in step 6).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/your-device-is-missing-important-security-and-quality-fixes\/\">Your Device Is Missing Important Security And Quality Fixes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_5_Disabling_Other_Updates_For_Microsoft_Products\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 5: Disabling Other Updates For Microsoft Products\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Windows Update also brings updates for other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/find-your-windows-product-key-aaa2bf69-7b2b-9f13-f581-a806abf0a886\">Microsoft products<\/a><\/strong> that the system may not be able to download Windows Update<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disabling-other-updates-for-Microsoft-products.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4179\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disabling-other-updates-for-Microsoft-products.png\" alt=\"disabling other updates for microsoft products\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disabling-other-updates-for-Microsoft-products.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Disabling-other-updates-for-Microsoft-products-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to Settings&gt;Update &amp; Security&gt;Windows Update.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click `Advanced options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Turn Off `Give me updates when I update Windows` switch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reboot your system and try to download the Windows updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_6_Uninstall_The_Offending_Update\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 6: Uninstall The Offending Update<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to Control Panel or Programs, follow with Features, and click the View Installed Updates link in the left pane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right-click on a recently installed update and select Uninstall.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Uninstall-the-offending-update.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4180\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Uninstall-the-offending-update.png\" alt=\"uninstall the offending update\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Uninstall-the-offending-update.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Uninstall-the-offending-update-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grant administrator privileges, then click the Uninstall button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reboot your system and then reinstall Windows Update.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This step will help you to resolve error <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">0x800705b4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/this-app-cant-run-on-your-pc\/\">This App Can\u2019t Run On Your PC \u2013 Error Solved<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Method_7_Manually_Download_And_Install_Windows_Update\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Method 7: Manually Download And Install Windows Update\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the previous steps did not aid to fix error <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">0x800705b4, try this step:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manually-download-and-install-Windows-update.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4181\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manually-download-and-install-Windows-update.png\" alt=\"manually download and install windows update\" width=\"700\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manually-download-and-install-Windows-update.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Manually-download-and-install-Windows-update-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the Windows Update Catalog and download the latest Windows Update. This is a vast catalog of cumulative Windows Updates and essential updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To see which updates you need to download, go to Settings&gt; Updates &amp; Security&gt; Windows Update and click Check for Updates or view your update history. Search for Windows Updates available on your system-note the version. It should be something like KB012345789. <a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Updated-History.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4195\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Updated-History.png\" alt=\"updated history\" width=\"700\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Updated-History.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Updated-History-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the Windows Update Catalog page.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter the updated version code in the search bar at the top right and click Search.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click the Download button. A new pop-up window will appear.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Click on the link for it to start the download and install the downloaded update like any other software.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, reboot the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/slow-internet-after-windows-10-update\/\">Slow Internet After Windows 10 Update Top 5 Ways To Fix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Fix_Error_0x800705b4_By_Windows_Defender\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fix Error 0x800705b4 By Windows Defender<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you encounter error 0x800705b4 while running Windows Defender, uninstall another third-party antivirus or firewall app.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press Windows + S and type uninstall. In the results, click Add \/ Remove Programs.<a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Add-or-Remove-Programs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4200\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Add-or-Remove-Programs.png\" alt=\"add or remove programs\" width=\"700\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Add-or-Remove-Programs.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Add-or-Remove-Programs-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then scroll through the installed programs to find third-party antivirus or firewall software. You can find it by sorting the &#8220;installation date&#8221; list.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you find it, click it, then click the Uninstall button.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Follow the uninstall wizard to uninstall a third-party firewall or other antivirus software (if any).\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Error-0x800705b4-in-Windows-10-How-to-fix-it.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4171\" src=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Error-0x800705b4-in-Windows-10-How-to-fix-it.png\" alt=\"error 0x800705b4 in windows 10 how to fix it\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Error-0x800705b4-in-Windows-10-How-to-fix-it.png 700w, https:\/\/amtricks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Error-0x800705b4-in-Windows-10-How-to-fix-it-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then reboot the system. This may fix error 0x800705b4 caused by a Windows Defender issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If nothing works and the error persists, back up your data and reinstall Windows. This is the only way to fix error 0x800705b4. Follow this 7 methods and you will find solutions for sure. Hope this helps you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<a href=\"https:\/\/amtricks.com\/fix-error-0x80080008\/\"> How To Fix Error 0x80080008 On Windows<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Error 0x800705b4 can be problematic as it interrupts Windows Update installation, it is essential for the system to stop problems and errors. They bring new features, improvements, bug fixes, and security patches that protect you from various threats and vulnerabilities. This article is an ultimate guide to aid you in overcoming the error. 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