Windows Update Problems
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Error 80246008 in Windows 7 (Also Works For Vista)
If you receive the above error open the run box and enter:
services.msc
Check that the following two services are running:
COM+ Event System :Automatic (started) Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS):Manual or Automatic(Delayed Start)
Reset the backgrounds components for Windows Update
Check This Folder Exists
Make sure that following folder exist
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Network\Downloader
Windows Update Agent
Download the Windows Update Agent suitable for your OS/CPU:
Create the folder:
C:\WUAGENT
Copy the Windows Update Agent file to the folder
Run the following command (allowing for which CPU type you are running):
Windows Command Prompt: C:\WUAGENT\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe /wuforce
Links to Check Out
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/113399-windows-update-error-80246008-windows-7-fix.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91738-windows-update-reset.html?filter[2]=Performance%20Maintenance