What is 0x80246007?
Windows Update Error 0x80246007 (Download Interrupted) is a medium-severity Windows operating system issue. This error indicates that the update download was interrupted unexpectedly. This is typically related to background intelligent transfer service (BITS) dropouts or network conflicts. This can also stem from aggressive firewall filters closing persistent connections. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Common Causes
- Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) crashes or is disabled.
- Network interface dropouts during download streams.
- Aggressive firewall filters closing persistent connections.
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Verify BITS service is set to Automatic and running in Windows Services.
"Verify BITS service is set to Automatic and running in Windows Services." targets background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) crashes or is disabled, one of the documented causes of 0x80246007.
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Reset network adapters and TCP/IP stack configuration.
This step, "Reset network adapters and TCP/IP stack configuration.", specifically rules out network interface dropouts during download streams.
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Disable third-party antivirus software temporarily during update downloads.
"Disable third-party antivirus software temporarily during update downloads." targets network interface dropouts during download streams, one of the documented causes of 0x80246007.
Commands & Diagnostics
sc query bits
netsh int ip reset
Frequently Asked Questions
0x80246007 is most often triggered by background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) crashes or is disabled. Other reports point to network interface dropouts during download streams and aggressive firewall filters closing persistent connections as contributing factors.
Most 0x80246007 reports resolve after "Verify BITS service is set to Automatic and running in Windows Services". The rest of the guide above is there for the cases that don't.
0x80246007 is a medium-severity issue. It can affect system stability, but the fix steps above typically resolve it without lasting damage.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including 0x80246007. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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