Steps to Fix Windows 10/11 Update Error 0x80248007

What is Windows Update Error 0x80248007?

Error 0x80248007 mainly occurs when some of the required files or Microsoft Software License Terms are not found by Windows Update. Thus, it prevents the system from downloading or installing updates. In addition, it sometimes interferes with the update process as it gets stuck in between.

Causes of Windows Update Error 0x80248007

Following might be the possible causes of this error:

• Missing/Outdated drivers
• Inconsistent internet connection.
• Corruption or incomplete files may be inside the Software Distribution folder. 
• Interference from antivirus software or a firewall. 
• Possible infection by virus or malware.

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How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80248007

Here is how you fix download error 0x80248007 to complete your windows update.

1. Start Windows Installer Service Manually

Sometimes the error gets fixed by starting the Windows Installer service manually.

1. Open Command Prompt as Admin.
2. Type net start msiserver and hit Enter.
3. Close the Command Prompt and try updating again.

2. Restarting Windows Update Service

Temporary files may be causing the problem, which a simple restart of the Windows Update service might clear off.

1. Hit Windows + R, type in services.msc, and click OK. Find Windows Update, right-click it, and choose Stop. 
2. Navigate to the following locations, listed in order, and delete whatever is inside of each of these folders: C:\\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download C:\\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore 
3. Go back into Services and start Windows Update or Automatic Updates again.

3. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

Microsoft has a built-in troubleshooter dedicated to fixing update errors.

1. Launch Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot
2. Under Windows Update, click Run the troubleshooter
3. Follow any on-screen instructions.

4. Resetting Windows Update Components Manually

If the above troubleshooter doesn’t work, you may want to manually reset Windows Update components.

1. Launch Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. In order to stop the update services, execute the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
   net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
3. Delete Update Cache. Clear the update cache by typing this command and pressing Enter:
   Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr*.dat"
4. Rename the SoftwareDistribution folders. Run these commands:
   Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.bak
5. Reset Winsoc. To fix any network issues, reset Winsock by typing:
   netsh winsock reset.
6. Restart the services:
   net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start cryptsvc

Following these steps, your Windows Update components should now be reset, and you might try running the update again. Should the issue persist, we encourage trying Outbyte PC Repair to deal with system errors that might be the reason for problems.

5. Running the SFC Command

Corrupted system files may be one of the reasons for the failure of updates. Running the System File Checker should help resolve these issues.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. In the command prompt, type in sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. Let the scan complete, then check if the update error persists.

6. Performing a Clean Boot

To rule out interference from a third-party app, perform a clean boot:

1. Press Windows + R, type in msconfig, and hit Enter.
2. Click the Services tab, put a checkmark in Hide all Microsoft services, then click Disable all.
3. Next click the Startup tab. Click Open Task Manager then from here you will need to disable any apps that do not come from third-party sources
4. Once done, reboot your computer and try the update again.

7. Manually Updating Windows via Microsoft’s Website

If all above methods fail, then you can download the update from Microsoft’s website manually and install it. Go to the official Microsoft Update Catalog. Look for the recent update that is compatible with your system version. Download it manually and install it. 

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