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Windows Update Error 80246007 [Solved]
This can be both a Windows Update or a Microsoft Store error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Keeping yourWindowsOS up to date is quite important because updates provide you with the latest security fixes and features. Several users have reported receiving the Windows Update error 80246007, so let’s see what you can do in case of being one of them.
What is Windows update error code 80246007? Well, it is usually related to downloading updates, but some people have been getting it while updating apps fromWindows 10store too. It can come up accompanied by this error message:failed[80246007] isusinternal:: iscommitrequired.
There are a few solutions that might help you out and we will walk you through them.
How can I fix the Windows Update error 80246007?
1. Restart Background Intelligent Transfer Service and Windows Event Log
2. Disable your antivirus/firewall tools
If you still face the Windows update error code 80246007, it is an excellent idea to take into consideration disabling your antivirus/firewall. These tools usually are a must in every system to protect againstvirus threats.
However, they sometimes preventWindows Updatesfrom working, as a result of which you will get annoyingerror messages. If this makes no difference, we have another suggestion.
To be more precise, you could also temporarily uninstall theseprograms. For the Norton users, we’ve got adedicated guideon how to completely remove it from yourPC. There’s asimilar guidefor McAffe users, as well.
3. Use PowerShell to reinstall the apps
4. Change the registry
Before modifying the registry, note that any incorrect change you can cause further issues. Thus, be careful about each step you’re taking and create a backup of your registry, just in case.
As you can see, all the above solutions are straightforward and simple, so you’ll be able to fix the Windows Update error 80246007 without any major problems.
If you have any comments, questions or maybe some other solutions for this problem, write your thoughts down in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
