Win 7 Windows Update 80246002 Unable to run updates

Anonymous
2014-08-27T22:00:30+00:00

As suggested by Microsoft, the failed security update MS14-045 requires actions to be take. You recommend manual uninstall of KB 2982791. This I did. The system reboots. I then went to try and use Windows Update so that it finds and installs the replacement, KB 2993651.

Windows Update is now corrupted. It issues error code 80246002. All attempts to run the Troubleshooter to fix it, says it is unable to automatically resolved the problem. It has entries with a red X in the list. When you ask for the detailed report, though, it shows no problems against any of the entries.

 now; the first time I ran it, it showed an Error 1 accessing Windows\SoftwareDistribution, access denied.

It's unconscionable that MS should generate even more severe errors when trying to back out from an existing error from a failed update. And simply deleting one KB, now renders the entire Windows Update process unusable.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T01:17:08+00:00

    @JohnBurgessUK only! =>

    Q: Is it the same computer (not necessarily the same problem) as in this previous thread of yours?

    A: It is, but it's completely irrelevant to the question at hand.

    Maybe, maybe not.

    What's the full name & version of your currently-installed Norton application (e.g., NortonAntiVirus v20.x; Norton 360 21.x; Norton Internet Security 19.x)?

    Are you a Time Warner Cable subscriber by any chance? 

    Does running the following Command, followed by a reboot, resolve the problem?

    • ipconfig \flushdns

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T01:03:19+00:00

    My ISP is Suddenlink Cable.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T00:45:36+00:00

    Hello,

    I can report that everything is now working.

    Had the same issue on all of my 3 computers since yesterday.

    I have done nothing, I was waiting for a real fix to come.

    Update is now working again, they fixed it!

    Thanks !

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T00:11:23+00:00

    i ll be darned it did work, however I dont remember putting these new dns settings in, maybe mr fix it did it, but I run dual lans must be entered on both lans for it to work

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    thanks but great job

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T21:54:54+00:00

    I tested with Rogers ISP at home, same problem.... All computers are Windows 7 SP1

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