Virtually every update fails installing.

[Zulukas]

Hey everyone,

I reinstalled Windows 7 on my computer a week ago when I bought an SSD, and then 8 came out, and I got it for super cheap so I decided to try it out. Well, I'm back to 7. ANYWAY, my issue is that virtually all of my updates are failing. I saw this problem before I "upgraded" to 8, and now I'm seeing it again. My computer stays on the "updating" screen for a while, and then says the updates fails, and reverts to the last known function version of Windows. So my computer is useable, but I would like to have my updates so I don't have to wait 5 minutes for Windows to scratch its butt and get on with life.

My error code is 800705B4.

I wanted to show a picture of exactly what I'm seeing in my update history, but don't really want to take the time to sign up for a picture hosting website. If you absolutely need it, I will. Basically, I have an update history with a long list of:
"Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB#######) FAILED, Recommended\Important, Date

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Hello Zulukas and welcome try this

Windows Update error 800705b4

 

[DavidE]

I wanted to show a picture of exactly what I'm seeing in my update history, but don't really want to take the time to sign up for a picture hosting website. If you absolutely need it, I will. Basically, I have an update history with a long list of:
"Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB#######) FAILED, Recommended\Important, Date

You don't need to use another site to include screen prints in SF.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[ICIT2LOL]

I wanted to show a picture of exactly what I'm seeing in my update history, but don't really want to take the time to sign up for a picture hosting website. If you absolutely need it, I will. Basically, I have an update history with a long list of:
"Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB#######) FAILED, Recommended\Important, Date

You don't need to use another site to include screen prints in SF.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Absolutely Dave - missed that fact

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Hey everyone,

I reinstalled Windows 7 on my computer a week ago when I bought an SSD, and then 8 came out, and I got it for super cheap so I decided to try it out. Well, I'm back to 7. ANYWAY, my issue is that virtually all of my updates are failing. I saw this problem before I "upgraded" to 8, and now I'm seeing it again. My computer stays on the "updating" screen for a while, and then says the updates fails, and reverts to the last known function version of Windows. So my computer is useable, but I would like to have my updates so I don't have to wait 5 minutes for Windows to scratch its butt and get on with life.

My error code is 800705B4.

I wanted to show a picture of exactly what I'm seeing in my update history, but don't really want to take the time to sign up for a picture hosting website. If you absolutely need it, I will. Basically, I have an update history with a long list of:
"Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB#######) FAILED, Recommended\Important, Date

Zulukas,
I have found that downloading all the smaller updates first. The larger updates I downloaded one at a time. Doing it this way I have never had a problem when it comes to downloading updates. I do not have updates on automatic just "Notify me when there are updates"
Hope this helps you.
Dennis

 

[DavidE]

I also use "Notify me when there are updates" and review the available updates before installing.

I install an update for version changes or major system changes "one at a time" such as:

• A new Security Essentials version
• A new Internet Explorer version
• A Service Pack update
• A new Net Framework version