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How to fixWU-0x80246007

Windows Update Error 0x80246007

What this error means

Windows Update Error 0x80246007 ranks as a medium-severity Windows operating system issue in our database. The update failed to download. This error indicates that the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) has stopped or is misconfigured, preventing file retrieval. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Use instructions for your exact device and software version. If Windows cannot start, see the startup guide.

Work through these checks

0 of 3 complete
01Configure the BITS service startup settings to Automatic and start the service.
  1. Configure the BITS service startup settings to Automatic and start the service.
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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02Perform a disk cleanup on the primary drive to free up update download space.
  1. Perform a disk cleanup on the primary drive to free up update download space.
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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03Reset network routing and TCP/IP configs to clear network download blocks.
  1. Reset network routing and TCP/IP configs to clear network download blocks.
What to expect

Check whether the original symptom still occurs.

If it does not help

Continue only if this check applies to your device. Consult its manufacturer if you are unsure.

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Possible causes

  • The Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) is disabled, stopped, or corrupted.
  • Low free disk space on the primary C: drive blocking temporary file downloads.
  • Local network configurations blocking HTTP Range request parameters used by BITS.