I am trying to updat ewindows but keep getting the website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view.

IT also included [error number: 0x800704DD]

Hi Raerenee,

Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community forums.

I see from the description of the problem, that you can not install Windows Update and the error message 'the site has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view, 0x800704DD ".

I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

To provide the proper resolution, that I would need more information on your side.
1. What is the item numbers Knowledge Base updates failing?

2. did you of recent changes on the computer before this problem?

See section B in the following link and follow the instructions.

Error message when you use the Windows Update Web site, Windows Server Update Services or Microsoft Update Web site to install updates: 0x800704DD

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/968001/en-us

Note: this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Let us know the status of the issue after you perform the troubleshooting steps. If you need help or information about the issue with Windows Update, I'll be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

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