[Solved] Windows 10/11 Update Error Code 0x80246008

Error code 0x80246008 is a Windows Update error in windows 10/11 that indicates a problem with downloading or installing updates on your computer. This error can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a corrupt Windows 10 Update 0x80246008  component, connectivity issues, or interference from third-party software.

Error code 0x80246008

Follow the below steps to resolve this windows 10/11 update Error code 0x80246008: 

Restart your computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can fix the problem. After restarting, try to download and install the updates again.

Check your internet connection: Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet and that your internet connection is stable. You can reset your router . Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help diagnose and fix issues with Windows 10/11 Update error code 0x80246008.

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter :

This can help identify and fix any issues with Windows 10 Update 0x80246008  files.

Windows Troubleshoot

Perform a system file checker :

SFC SCAN

Nslookup for server

  1. open command prompt
  2. And press / type nslookup update.microsoft.com

The server title must have Microsoft in it, if it has persisted the following steps, if it does not have your PC is no longer connecting to Microsoft server, speak to specialists on chat.

Now for the DISM scan

Dism scan

Disable third-party software: Some third-party antivirus or firewall software may interfere with Windows 10 Update. Try disabling any third-party software temporarily and see if that fixes the issue.

How to quickly Disable Antivirus :

  1. Open to Antivirus Application (McAfee or Norton or AVG) set up on the system device.
  2. Click on settings and go to proper time protection
  3. Select Turn Off real time protection
  4. Navigate to Antivirus firewall and pick out to Turn off Antivirus Firewall.

How to disable windows defender

  1. Open Windows Security
  2. Open Virus & danger in windows impervious window
  3. Press on to Manage settings, the Virus & threat  protection
  4. Switch Real-time protection to Off

Check y0ur disk space: If your computer is running low on disk space, Windows 11 Update 0x80246008 may fail to install updates. Check how much free space you have on your hard drive and free up some space if necessary.

Reset the Windows 10/11 Update components:

If the Windows 11 Update components are corrupted, you may need to reset them. Microsoft provides a tool called the Windows Update Troubleshooter that can reset the Windows Update components for you. You can download this tool from the Microsoft website and run it on your computer.

To reset Windows 10 to its default settings, you can follow these steps:

To reset Windows 11 to its default settings, you can follow these steps:

Conclusion, 

Finally, If you are still not able to resolve this error, we suggest you to chat with our assured experts. I am sure they will give you the best solutions to resolve this error completely. You can also visit our website for more information.

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