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Install Error - 0x800705b9: How to Fix it in 3 Steps

Freeing up space can help with this update error

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Updated onFebruary 27, 2024

updated onFebruary 27, 2024

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Several of our readers have recently reported experiencing the install error – 0x800705b9 error while updating Windows, and this can be a problem and leave your PC vulnerable. However, you can fix it with these steps.

What is the Update error 0x800705b9?

The error appears if an update doesn’t successfully install, and the causes are file system corruption, Internet connection problems, issues with storage devices, or insufficient storage space.

How do I fix the Windows Update error 0x800705b9?

How do I fix the Windows Update error 0x800705b9?

Before we start, ensure that your connection is stable and that you have enough storage space. Disconnect any external storage and try restarting your PC. Disabling antivirus can also help.

1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

2. Free up your Disk space

3. Download the updated file from the Microsoft Catalog Website

Take note of the solutions provided above, and if you cannot fix the download error – 0x800705b9, you can explore our guide ontroubleshooting and fixing Windows 11 Update errors.

This isn’t the only problem you can encounter, and we already covered0x800f0988 install errorandinstall error 0x800f0982in our previous guides, so don’t miss them.

If you have further issues or queries, please leave them in the comments section below. Also, you can drop your suggestions or tell us which of the fixes worked best for you.

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Loredana Harsana

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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.

Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.