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
    2014-09-01T23:19:25+00:00

    I have the same problems 5 minutes ago.

    I have reinstall windows 7 x64 2 hours ago.... and i stay to install all windows updates and sometime i obtained this error:

    I have change the dns to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4....... after that i have opened a prompt of dos whit admin right and i executer ipconfig /flushdns and windows updates now working whitout problems...

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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
    2014-08-28T15:46:14+00:00

    I am having the same problem and the previously described solutions haven't fixed it either (FixIt and deleting the SoftwareDistribution folder).

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-28T12:07:41+00:00

    Tried running the Windows Update Troubleshooter, followed by a reboot?

    http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/

    Yes... no effect.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-08-27T20:27:59+00:00

    I've tried both troubleshooters, as well as a reboot and I am still getting the error.

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