Error Code 80248015

do NOT try the fixes.

This is valid for others, too... don't try any of the "old" fixes. This is an issue that only microsoft can solve by issuing a new expiry date for the Windows Update program.

Any manual fix attempt ( aside a possible patch distributed by ms to update the expiry date ) will just risk damaging your windows installation

This thread has been picked up by a news outlet

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3239729/microsoft-windows/windows-update-for-win7-broken-throwing-error-80248015.html

I've documented it within the blog post  Windows 7: Error 0x80248015 in Update Search (Dec. 4, 2017)

A simple workaround so far (until MS fixes the expire date) is to uncheck the option to update other Microsoft products - as mentioned within the blog post.

Windows Update 80248015 error

Agent

Which version of Windows are you running?

Me

Windows 7

Agent

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter for Windows 7

If you're having problems installing updates in Windows 7, first check to make sure you're connected to the Internet, and then run the Windows Update troubleshooter:

1. Download the troubleshooter, and select Open or Save in the pop-up window. (If you choose Save, you'll need to open the troubleshooter from the save location.)
2. Select Next to start the troubleshooter, and follow the steps to identify and fix any problems.
3. After the troubleshooter finishes, try running Windows Update again. Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel > Windows Update. In the left pane, select Check for updates, and then install any available updates.
   1. Note: If you're still unable to install updates after running the troubleshooter, see Fix Windows Update issues. This article will guide you through more advanced steps in troubleshooting Windows Update.

Windows Update 80248015 error

Agent

Which version of Windows are you running?

Me

Windows 7

Agent

Run the Windows Update troubleshooter for Windows 7

If you're having problems installing updates in Windows 7, first check to make sure you're connected to the Internet, and then run the Windows Update troubleshooter:

1. Download the troubleshooter, and select Open or Save in the pop-up window. (If you choose Save, you'll need to open the troubleshooter from the save location.)
2. Select Next to start the troubleshooter, and follow the steps to identify and fix any problems.
3. After the troubleshooter finishes, try running Windows Update again. Select the Start button, and then select Control Panel > Windows Update. In the left pane, select Check for updates, and then install any available updates.
   1. Note: If you're still unable to install updates after running the troubleshooter, see Fix Windows Update issues. This article will guide you through more advanced steps in troubleshooting Windows Update.

TOTALLY WORTHLESS... tried THIS 4=FOUR TIMES On Two Different PC's Before Posting Yesterday !!

trouble shooter couldn't fix the problem and remaining possible fixes on usoft's site didn't work...

neither did restoring computer to earlier time when windows update worked.

running windows7 pro .

is clearly a Microsoft Problem... Hopefully they care enough about installed win7 base even for small businesses that don't have their own IT dept to do Enterprise fixes.