▷ How to fix Windows Update error code 80246007

Windows Update error codes are numerous and nearly impossible to count. Microsoft has made a post that lists all possible Windows Update error codes along with short descriptions, but this information is pretty useless as there is no hint what could be causing the problem or how to actually tackle the solution.

Users are already quite reluctant to initiate an update of anything, especially your operating system, because that update process often slows down the computer, even if it only works in the background. However, getting these error codes puts people off even more and Microsoft definitely needs to do something to prevent these error messages from happening so frequently.

Error code 0x80246007 – How to solve it

This particular error code can occur when trying to download Windows updates or when updating or downloading applications from the Windows Store. The explanation Microsoft gives in its message about all error messages is simply that “The update was not downloaded”.

This can be quite annoying, especially if an application you want to update is very important. The information on this particular error message is quite strange and obscure, but there are a ton of great solutions that are guaranteed to fix any error codes you might get.

Solution 1: disable antivirus and firewall

Antivirus software is something that every user should have installed on their PC because the threats that it can infect their PC are numerous and you can easily catch a virus online or via an infected DVD or USB flash drive..

However, these tools sometimes prevent services such as Windows Update from accessing the Internet normally, which is why these annoying error messages often appear.

1. Disable your antivirus.

2. The process for each antivirus is different. However, if you are a Windows user 10, you should also disable Windows Defender.

3. Right-click on the shield icon on the taskbar and click Open.

4. When the Windows Defender Security Center opens, click on the shield icon below the start button, open virus and threat protection settings and disable real-time protection and cloud-based protection.

5. Navigate to the browser icon (the second from below) and uncheck Verify apps and files.

6. What's more, disable the SmartScreen apps option for Windows Store below.

Windows Firewall can also cause some connectivity problems because it automatically blocks unrecognized connections to your computer and it is quite possible that it is currently blocking some of the connections related to Windows or application updates..

1. Open the Control Panel by searching for it after pressing the Start button located at the bottom left of your desktop.

2. Change the View By option to Small Icons and look for the Windows Firewall option.

3. Click on it and select the option Turn Windows Firewall on or off found in the menu on the left side of the window.

4. Click the radio button next to “Disable Windows Firewall (not recommended)” next to the public and private network settings.

5. Click the OK button and try updating your computer now.

Note: Even if you have had trouble updating one of your applications or your operating system due to antivirus or firewall, you should not leave your computer unprotected, so you must make sure to activate the antivirus, Windows Defender and Windows Firewall as soon as Windows or the application you want to update is successfully updated.

Solution 2: troubleshoot Windows Update and your internet connection

Windows 10 comes pre-installed with various troubleshooters that can automatically recognize the problem you are having and fix it in no time. These troubleshooters have helped many people who are not as experienced in dealing with these problems on their own., and the process takes almost no time.

1. Open the Settings app by clicking the Start button and then the gear icon just above. You can also search for it.

2. Open the Update & Security section and navigate to the Troubleshooting menu.

3. First, click the Windows Update option and follow the instructions on the screen to see if there are any problems with the Windows Update services and processes.

4. Once the troubleshooter finishes, go back to the troubleshooting section and open the internet connections troubleshooter.

5. Check if the problem is solved.

Solution 3: check your image and system files

Failing Windows updates usually have to do with the Windows image or system files. Fortunately, Windows comes with several built-in tools that can fix these problems easily and automatically..

DISM (Deployment Image Maintenance and Management) is a command that can be used to check the Windows image for errors and correct them.

SFC (System file checker) is another command that can be used to locate faulty or missing Windows system files, and the tool fixes or replaces them too.

1. You can use these tools with the Prompt command. Type Command Prompt in the search bar, right click and select Run as administrator.

2. Enter the following command for DISM to scan your Windows image and perform a repair automatically. Please be patient for this tool to finish, as the process may take up to 20 minutes.

DISM / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth

1. Once the above process is finished, use the following command to have the SFC scan your system files for malfunctions:

sfc / scannow

1. Try updating or downloading the app now if that was the problem or try running Windows update to see if the problem is fixed.

Solution 4: manual restart of Windows Update components

This is probably the most complex solution, but it effectively eliminates all kinds of Windows update problems and error codes due to having to reset everything on the computer regarding Windows update.

1. Type Command Prompt in the search bar and run it with administrator privileges.

2. Remove the following services: MSI Installer, Windows Update Services, BITS and Cryptographic by copying and pasting the following commands. Make sure to click Enter after each one.

net stop msiserver

net stop wuauserv

net stop bits

net stop cryptSvc

1. Rename the Catroot2 and Software Distribution folders. You can do this more easily by copying the following commands to the command prompt:

ren C: NWindowsN-SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C: NWindowsN-System32Ncatroot2 Catroot2.old

1. Launch the MSI installer, Windows Update services, BITS and cryptographic services again by copying and pasting the commands below one after the other.

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

1. Restart your computer after this and check if your problem has been resolved.

Note: You will not be able to rename the folders listed in Step 3 unless you cancel the services we have listed above. Follow these steps exactly as listed, make sure you are logged in with an administrator account and run command prompt as administrator.