Error Code 80248015

I just noted I wasn't getting my updates on a Win-7 computer.  Did the procedure you showed here (Debra6 replied on 1/17/18) and now things seem OK  (ASW). 

On a few occasions when an optional program (procedure) doesn't work I have found that turning it off and then back on corrects the problem.  It resets a flag in the program that got out of step with life.

Ok, so I found a very simple fix

Go to services (services.msc), stop the windows update service.

Afterwards, go to C:\Windows and delete or rename the SoftwareDistribution folder.

Then, relaunch the service, and a new SoftwareDistribution folder will be made with the new certificate that expires in 2025, afterwards go to windows update and check for updates.

The only downside to this is that the update history will be deleted...

Awesome, this worked for me a Big thanks to the community!!!!

I just now checked Win Update manualls and noticed anupdate to Net Framework.  After installing it, Update now works automatically.

Thank you for the Manual suggestion.  That worked when I used it yesterday.

Holy crap, it actually works. Thank you so much for the suggestion, because I was so close to pulling my hair out in utter frustration trying to determine what went wrong.

You're my hero, dude.

Hi, try this- it has worked for everyone I know that has tried it.

For Windows 7 (Pro)  with error message: 

"Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not runnning. You may need to restart your computer."

Sounds like your error is the same type I had.  I guess there is an expired microsoft certificate that is the problem.

I am by no means a computer expert, but did find a quick fix that worked on my computer, and also on a friend's computer.

(I found the info on a blog)  This is what I did:

1-Go to the windows start button

2-Click on Control Panel (on the right, in the blue shaded area)

3-Click System and Security

4-On Windows Update, click turn automatic updating on or off

5-Under Important Updates, next to the Green Shield, click the drop down menue

6-From that drop down list, click never check for updates, even tho it says not recommended

7-Click okay

To then get updates

Repete steps 1, 2 and 3

Under Windows Update, click check for updates

My computer then successfully checked for the updates, and I installed them.

Then, you can go back to the drop down menue in step 5 and change it back to install updates automatically, or to one of ther other options

Hope this helps