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
    2014-08-29T15:07:27+00:00

    I went through all this crud yesterday when I got a 80246002 error. I tried a bunch of fixes, etc and then started getting a 80072EE2 error.

    I changed the DNS addresses to Google - no luck.

    I finally restored from a Windows backup from last  July and it started working and it downloaded KB2993651.

    I changed my DNS addresses back to OpenDns last night, rebooted, and it was still working, but gave me the 80246002 this morning. Changed the DNS back to Google and it works again.

    What a mess!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T11:53:42+00:00

    That just means it hasn't filtered through to your ISP yet.  These things take time.  Just use the altered DNS for now.   Test it from time to time.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T11:48:54+00:00

    So now every time I need to freakin update windows I have to change the DNS???

    I tried to remove the dns and back to original settings(dns automatic) and I got this err again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T11:29:00+00:00

    Microsoft's changed DNS must have finally filtered through the world-wide web as I can now poll for updates without getting that error with my DNS set back to the default (Automatic).

    So it appears that things are normalizing again.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T06:02:08+00:00

    8.8.8.8 is the solution. Try it before going bald.

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