{"id":2131,"date":"2020-10-07T11:59:06","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T11:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=2131"},"modified":"2021-01-14T10:44:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T10:44:52","slug":"fix-error-code-0x80246007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80246007\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Error Code 0x80246007"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Error code 0x80246007 is yet another issue that PC users may encounter when trying to update Windows. There are multiple reasons for why this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on which one causes the issue, you should use an appropriate method to fix it. Luckily, most of the solution steps are quite easy to follow. Read further to discover how you can fix Windows Update error 0x80246007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_You_Receive_the_Error_Code_0x80246007_Message\"><\/span>Why Do You Receive the Error Code 0x80246007 Message?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Update is an essential part of the Microsoft Windows operating system. When you can\u2019t install updates, gradually your computer stops working properly. <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/all\/error-code-80246007\/c1ba96c9-a01f-4f27-adfc-ed88e1534d2e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Many PC users discuss<\/a> seeing error code 0x80246007 and not understanding how to solve it. It appears that there are two main reasons for this issue to occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are problems with the Windows Update database<\/li><li>Some components are disrupted by certain Windows processes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you will get a notification that some updates didn\u2019t finish downloading. Another variation of this error is the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-update-error-0x80070002-windows\/\">Windows Update error 0x80070002<\/a>. When any of these errors occur, the Windows Update process fails to proceed with the installation and you&#8217;re stuck with an outdated operating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_Error_Code_0x80246007\"><\/span>Fixing Error Code 0x80246007<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a step-by-step guide \u2013 follow it precisely to fix error code 0x80246007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Run_Windows_Troubleshooter\"><\/span>Method 1: Run Windows Troubleshooter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the easiest way to fix error code 0x80246007. Just let the built-in Windows troubleshooter tool do the work. Here\u2019s how to run it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open Search, type <code class=\"inline\">troubleshoot<\/code> and select Troubleshoot from the options.<\/li><li>In the menu list, select Windows Update and click on the \u201c<strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>\u201d button.<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot.png\" alt=\"update and security troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-image-1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot.png 330w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/troubleshoot-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait for the process to finish. If it was successful, you should see the list of detected problems and the Fixed status for each of them. If that\u2019s not the case, proceed to the following method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Read also: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80004003\/\" target=\"_blank\">How t<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80004003\/\" target=\"_blank\">o<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80004003\/\" target=\"_blank\"> fix error 0x80004003<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Perform_a_Clean_Boot\"><\/span>Method 2: Perform a Clean Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a suitable option in case the reason for error code 0x80246007 are third-party programs preventing Windows updates from installing. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> to open the Run dialog.<\/li><li>Type <code class=\"inline\">msconfig<\/code>, press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to open Services Configuration, and move to the <strong>Services tab<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Locate and select <strong>Hide All<\/strong> <strong>Microsoft Services<\/strong>. Now click <strong>Disable All<\/strong>. <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services.png\" alt=\"Hide all microsoft services and disable them\" class=\"wp-image-1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services.png 567w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Press <kbd>Ctrl<\/kbd> + <kbd>Shift<\/kbd> + <kbd>Esc<\/kbd> on your keyboard to open Task Manager and move to the <strong>Startup tab<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Right-click each application on the list and select<strong> Disable <\/strong>from the drop-down menu. <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1.png\" alt=\"Disable starting programs - Startup tab\" class=\"wp-image-705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1.png 880w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-startup-item-1-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>Return to <strong>Services Configuration<\/strong>, apply changes, and restart your computer.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When your PC loads again, there will be no third-party application running. If they were the reason why you kept receiving the error code 0x80246007 message, then you should be able to install Windows updates without issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>P.S.<\/strong> There are also times when error 0x80246007 occurs together with error <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-windows-update-error-0x80070422\/\">0x80070422<\/a>. If this happens, you can also try the troubleshooting steps for error 0x80070422 if the solutions don\u2019t work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Automatically_Run_BITS_Service\"><\/span>Method 3: Automatically Run BITS Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd> to open the Run dialog.<\/li><li>Type <code class=\"inline\">services.msc<\/code> and hit <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> to open Services.<\/li><li>Locate and right-click on <strong>Background Intelligent Transfer Service <\/strong>(BITS) on the list to open its properties.<\/li><li>Under the General tab, open the <strong>Startup Type<\/strong> menu and choose <strong>Automatic <\/strong>(Delayed Start).<\/li><li>In the same tab, move to the <strong>Service status<\/strong> section, press the <strong>Start <\/strong>button, and click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Create_and_Run_a_Repairbat_File\"><\/span>Method 4: Create and Run a Repair.bat File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open <strong>Notepad <\/strong>or right-click on your desktop and choose to create a text document.<\/li><li>Paste either of the following:<code>net stop wuauserv<br>cd %systemroot%\\SoftwareDistribution<br>ren Download Download.old<br>net start wuauserv<br>net stop bits<br>net start bits<\/code><br>OR<br><code>net stop wuauserv<br>cd %systemroot%\\SoftwareDistribution<br>ren Download Download.old<br>net start wuauserv<br>net stop bits<br>net start bits<br>net stop cryptsvc<br>cd %systemroot%\\system32<br>ren catroot2 catroot2old<br>net start cryptsvc<\/code>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"328\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat-notepad.png\" alt=\"Repair.bat command in Notepad\" class=\"wp-image-2161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat-notepad.png 328w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat-notepad-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li>On the top menu, go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Save As<\/strong><\/li><li>Call your file <strong>Repair.bat<\/strong> and choose <strong>All Files (<em>.<\/em>)<\/strong> as its type.<\/li><li>Now locate your file, right-click on it and select the <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong> option from the drop-down menu.\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat.png\" alt=\"Run as administrator - Repair.bat\" class=\"wp-image-2163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat.png 393w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/repair-bat-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you should try installing the updates. If the process was successful and there was no error code 0x80246007, delete the .bat file you\u2019ve created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Check_Windows_Defender_Firewall\"><\/span>Method 5: Check Windows Defender Firewall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Update needs a firewall to be enabled, so it\u2019s worth checking whether it\u2019s running. If not, you should start it. Check these instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open Search and type <code class=\"inline\">services<\/code>.<\/li><li>On the list of services, locate Windows Defender Firewall. Check the column on the side of it to see if it\u2019s running.<\/li><li>If not, right-click on the process and choose <strong>Start<\/strong>.\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-windows-defender-firewall.png\" alt=\"Start Windows Defender Firewall\" class=\"wp-image-2165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-windows-defender-firewall.png 818w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-windows-defender-firewall-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-windows-defender-firewall-768x407.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can try installing updates once again and see if error code 0x80246007 remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6_Change_User_Account_Control_Settings\"><\/span>Method 6: Change User Account Control Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can deal with Windows Update error 0x80246007 by disabling the User Account Control feature. This may work when you have several user accounts on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> to open Search and type <code class=\"inline\">user account control<\/code>. Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li><li>You will see a window for setting the notification options. On the left-hand side, drop the slider to the lowest point to set the \u201c<strong>Never notify<\/strong>\u201d option. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/never-notify-user-account-control.png\" alt=\"Never notify - User control settings settings\" class=\"wp-image-2167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/never-notify-user-account-control.png 660w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/never-notify-user-account-control-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can try installing Windows updates again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Error code 0x80246007 is yet another issue that PC users may encounter when trying to update Windows. There are multiple reasons for why this happens. Depending on which one causes the issue, you should use an appropriate method to fix it. 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