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Windows Update Error Code 0x80246007 [SOLVED]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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WindowsInsiderusers reported not being able to download and install certain OS builds. It appears that many users of the OS beta version encountered the 0x80246007 error code when trying to download the latestWindows 10build.

The errors they got displayed the following messages:

So if you’ve encountered one of these instances, check our recommended solutions.

How to fix the Windows Update error 0x80246007?

1. Set BITS Service to run automatically

2. Perform a Clean boot

Once your PC restarts, check if the problem still persists. If not, it means that one of your startup applications was causing the issue.

Now you can enable the disabled applications and services by using the same method as above.

If theerrorappears again, you might have to disable all your services and startup applications one by one until you find the one that is causing the problem. Once you find it, disable it or remove it, and the issue will be permanently resolved.

It’s worth mentioning that many applications will leave certain files and registry entries even after uninstalling them, and these might interfere with other programs.

So it’s recommended to use thebest uninstaller softwareto remove problematic or unused applications from your PC.

Such a tool removes all files and registry entries associated with the unwanted application. Uninstaller programs are easy to set up and use, and also they are excellent at removing any traces of previously deleted apps.

3. Create your own Repair. bat file

net stop wuauservcd %systemroot%SoftwareDistributionren Download Download.oldnet start wuauservnet stop bitsnet start bits

net stop wuauservcd %systemroot%SoftwareDistributionren Download Download.oldnet start wuauservnet stop bitsnet start bitsnet stop cryptsvccd %systemroot%system32ren catroot2 catroot2old

net start cryptsvc

4. Check your antivirus

If you’re gettingerror0x80246007 while downloadingWindows 10builds, the issue might be your antivirus.

Even though antivirus tools are necessary, some tools aren’t fully compatible withWindows 10and that can cause this and many other problems to appear.

For instance, McAfee users were highly impacted. The solution was to disable the McAfee antivirus firewall.

However, if you’re using a different antivirus, you might want to try disabling its firewall or other features and check if that solves the issue.

If the problem still persists, it’s recommended to completely disable your antivirus or remove it, and check if that solves the issue.

At the same time, consider switching to a morereliable antivirus solutiontoquickly detect any cyber threats and keep you protected, without compromising other OS processes.

5. Make sure that Windows Defender Firewall service is running

After starting the Windows Defender Firewall service, check if the problem is resolved.

Note that Windows Update requires Windows Defender Firewall service to be activated.

6. Change User Account Control settings

After doing that, User Account Control should be disabled and the problem will be resolved.

If you’re not familiar,User Account Controlis a useful feature that prevents applications and users from running certain tasks that require administrative privileges.

7. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter

Once thetroubleshooteris finished, the 0x80246007 issue should be completely resolved.

On rare occasions, the troubleshooter itself freezes or won’t open. See thisexhaustive guideto quickly get it back on track again.

8. Perform a System Restore

Once your PC is restored to its original state, check if the problem still persists.

If you have other suggestions on the topic, feel free to share them with us in the comments.

Bookmark ourNews Hubto get the latest details related to Windows 10 OS.

OurWindows 10 Troubleshootingsection offers complete guides on fixing various system errors.

These solutions should help whenever you’re having trouble installing the latest Windows 10 build in the Insider OS and getting the error code 0x80246007.

Windows Update Error Code 0x80246007 [SOLVED]#

How to fix the Windows Update error 0x80246007?#

1. Set BITS Service to run automatically#

2. Perform a Clean boot#

3. Create your own Repair. bat file#

4. Check your antivirus#

5. Make sure that Windows Defender Firewall service is running#

6. Change User Account Control settings#

7. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter#

8. Perform a System Restore#