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
    2014-09-03T01:00:06+00:00

    Put me back onto the list.  Failed again with the same error code after working for a couple of days...

    Not happy...and NOT SATISFIED with MS support on this.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-03T00:12:41+00:00

    0x80246002 WU_E_DM_INCORRECTFILEHASH A download manager operation could not be completed because the file digest was not recognized. (whatever that means) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938205 shows a list of all MSUpdate Error Codes

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-02T22:30:57+00:00

    Add me to your list as well. Windows 7 64 bit. I have tried rebooting to no avail.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-02T22:27:24+00:00

    How and where would I change this?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-09-02T21:15:37+00:00

    Forgot to mention....running Win 7 64 bit.

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