Windows Update error 'Code 80246002'

Anonymous
2014-08-27T17:45:40+00:00

Windows 7 Ultimate

I manually ran Windows Update and starting today it fails and provides an error  "Code 80246002"

I have seen (in here) recommendations to check for prior failed updates to resolve this...  I have no prior failed updates.

I've run both the Windows Update 'fixit' and  'WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab'

The fixit says it fixed several items, but failed to fix what it calls a windows update error, with this error code:  0x80070490

I can't find a solution so far... anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks

Windows for home | Other | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T00:44:31+00:00

    Are you a Time Warner Cable subscriber?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-08-29T00:43:47+00:00

    Install Hotspot Shield and try to update .......................

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T21:10:40+00:00

    This was enough for me:

    ipconfig /flushdns

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T20:03:19+00:00

    Fixed things for me, set DNS to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 (google dns)

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T19:07:07+00:00

    Please add my name to the list. Same problem, same error. Been trying for over 8 hours with no success. Even did a system restore to a week ago which worked for about 15 minutes, then the update occurred again and now I am in the same spot. Please get the guru's involved!

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