Error code 80246007 simply means that the update has not been downloaded. This problem occurs when Windows has an update that needs to be installed – but failed to download it from the Windows repositories.
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What causes Windows Update error code 80246007?
- Corrupt system files.
- Problems with anti-virus software.
- Damaged or missing Windows Update components.
How to resolve Windows Update error code 80246007?
Restart the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) and the Windows Event Log
- Go to the Control Panel and enter Administrative Tools in the search box.
- Select Administrative Tools.
- Double-click Tools. You may be prompted for an administrator password.
- Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), right-click it, and select Properties.
- On the General tab, locate Startup Type and make sure that Automatic (delayed start) is selected.
- Click Service Status and check if the service is running. If it is not, click Start.
- Click OK and close the Properties dialog box.
- Right-click the Windows Event Log Service and select Properties.
- On the General tab, make sure that Startup Type is set to Automatic.
- Look at the status of the service and see if it is running. If it is not, click Start to enable it.
Use PowerShell to reinstall applications
- Type PowerShell in the search bar.
- Right-click and select the Create with administrator privileges checkbox.
- Type: “Get-appxprovisionedpackage -online | where-object {$_.packagename -like “*windowscommunicationsapps*”} | remove-appxprovisionedpackage -online’.
- Now try to install apps from the Store again.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix error code 80246007?
- Disable your antivirus program and firewall.
- Check Windows Update and your Internet connection.
- Check your system image and files.
- Manually reset Windows Update components.
How do I fix my Windows 10 update problem?
- Open Settings.
- Click Update and security.
- Click on Troubleshooting.
- Under Start and Run, select the Windows Update option.
- Click Run Troubleshooting.
- Click the Close button.
How do I reset Windows Update?
- Download the Windows Update troubleshooter from the Microsoft website.
- Double-click WindowsUpdateDiagnostics.
- Select the Windows Update option.
- Click the Next button.
- Click the Try to troubleshoot as an administrator option.
- Click the Close button.