Error Code 80248015

I'm still getting error 80248015 when I try to run Windows Update (Win 7, 32-bit) but MSE is updating itself normally by manually using MSE's own updater, regardless of whether the box Born told us to uncheck is checked or unchecked, and without changing the date on this PC.

Got 2 MSE definitions updates this afternoon, and now have the latest: 1.257.1389.0,  which was created at 4:05 PM on 12-4-17. Not sure if that's my time zone (Pacific) or some other zone.  

I don't understand the panic here. MS is unlikely to issue any serious or major updates between now and the next regularly scheduled 2nd Tues updates. So I don't think there's any real threat to anybody's system as long as we can get MSE updates using MSE, itself.

Sure, MS screwed up -again- and it's a waste of our time and I'm as annoyed as everyone else, but it's not a critical problem. 

My 2-cents...

After resetting my SoftwareDistribution folder in an attempt to fix the 80248015 error yesterday, that particular setting is unchecked, and Windows Update says that I am only receiving updates for Windows. Yet, I'm still unable to update my Microsoft Security Essentials by forcing an update through the program and get a 80248014 error instead.

Perhaps some other setting was not reset along with the rest when I renamed the SoftwareDistribution folder, but I'm not sure what it is. I've heard that the catroot2 folder should be reset as well to fully reset Windows Update components, but I don't want to mess around with more stuff in my computer unless I know it works.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that before resetting my SoftwareDistribution folder, I had the setting checked. However, now I'm unable to re-check it either.

this wont work. authcab.cab is expired. This effects all microsoft OSes still getting update up to windows 7 (including xp embedded). authcab.cab needs to be reissued so that is not past expiry. backdating the system will fix it if you want proof.

authcab.cab is expired - on december 3rd. We need a new authcab.cab from microsoft. this effects all versions of windows up to windows 7 (including windows xp embedded)

I believe that Microsoft is doing this on perpose:

1 fact windows 10 is Failure.

if windows 10 was successful Microsoft wouldn't push and force people to upgrade they are doing it because windows 7 is still on top.

They have come up with the idea lets mess up windows 7 to push users to upgrade to windows 10.

But why Microsoft is pushing people to Upgrade:

Steakholders and investors that invested on windows 10 they are losing their Money.

You May Say What?! : windows 10 is free

Yes Its free but Lets look at windows 10 perspective from Microsoft point of view:

I am providing this windows 10 free:

1 because its a Beta version its not polished and stabled release so I  use my users as a ginipig.

2 with location services and cortana I can collect info from user not because I wanted to I am not insane but thats what governments wanted me to do and I dont have a choice so users please undrestand my intensions.