Addressing Error Code 0x800705b4 During Windows Update on Windows Server 2008 R2

Implement these strategies to troubleshoot the error code 0x800705b4 in Windows Server 2008 R2:

1. Restart the server: Often, simply restarting your system can resolve update issues. Restart your server and attempt the update once more.
2. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure that your internet connection is reliable. For better stability, consider connecting directly to the router via an Ethernet cable if you are currently using wireless.
3. Temporarily disable antivirus software: Antivirus programs can occasionally disrupt the update process. Disable your antivirus temporarily and try updating again.
4. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the built-in troubleshooter by navigating to Control Panel > Troubleshooting > System and Security > Fix problems with Windows Update to diagnose and fix update problems.
5. Reset Windows Update components: If the troubleshooter does not resolve the issue, reset the Windows Update components with the following commands in Command Prompt run as administrator:

    net stop wuauserv
    net stop cryptSvc
    net stop bits
    net stop msiserver
    ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
    ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
    net start wuauserv
    net start cryptSvc
    net start bits
    net start msiserver

6. Manually install updates: If automated updates continue to fail, download and manually install the updates from the Microsoft Update Catalog website.