Windows Update error 80246007. As well as windows update error code 646. I am running windows 7. This is a brand new laptop and i cant get all the updates to install due to these codes. I checked the BITS service which was ok still set at default. Been across microsoft sites and forums. The only fix I keep finding is to check the BITS which is ok.

Here's what was posted for somebody else with that error I wanted to let you know that we have a couple of Windows Update Fix it packages that may help with some of the WU issues seen in the forums. We have Fix it solutions for the following problems. - WU error 0x8000FFFF - Reset security settings back to the defaults - Reset Windows UpdateI've provided some of the markup below. Please feel free to use this and to let me know if you have any issues.KB: Error when you download updates using Windows Update or Microsoft Update: 8000FFFF Fix this problem KB: How do I restore security settings to the default settings? Fix this problem KB: How do I reset Windows Update components? Fix this problem 0x80246007 blank page when you visit the Windows Update Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836948 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958042 How do you fix the code 646? Possibility: Windows Update agent file Wups2.dll is registered incorrectly and registry files that relate to the Wups2.dll file are missing. Method 1: Register the Windows Update files 1. Click Start and then type notepad in the Start Search box. 2. Click Notepad in the Programs list. 3. Copy the following commands, and then paste them into the opened Notepad window: REGSVR32 WUPS2.DLL /SREGSVR32 WUPS.DLL /SREGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL /SREGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL /SREGSVR32 WUCLTUX.DLL /SREGSVR32 WUWEBV.DLL /SREGSVR32 JSCRIPT.DLL /SREGSVR32 MSXML3.DLL /S4. In Notepad, on the File menu, click Save As. 5. In the Save as type list, click All Files. 6. In the File name box, type register.bat.7. Save the Register.bat file to your desktop. 8. Right-click the Register.bat file, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password or click Continue. 9. Try to install updates again. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958053see: Method 1: Register the Windows Update files http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326253Method 5: Register Windows Update engine files http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058How do I reset Windows Update components? Method 2: Download and install the Windows Update agent Windows Update Agent How to obtain the latest version of the Windows Update Agent to help manage updates on a computerhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104 Information for network administrators about how to obtain the latest Windows Update Agent http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946928 Click Start, click Run, click Browse, locate the file that you saved and then click Open. Add the /wuforce switch to the end of the run command, and then click OK. For example, the run command may appear as the following: "C:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" /wuforce Click Run. Follow the steps to complete the wizard. Important To reinstall Windows Update Agent - download the relevant file from one of the links provided above and save it to a drive where Vista is not loaded because the file cannot be launched directly from the system root directory. Click Start, click Run, type: "D:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe /wuforce" (without quotations) and then press Enter to install the Windows Update engine.Note: There is a space between "D:\WindowsUpdateAgent30-x86.exe" and "/wuforce" D: is the drive where Windows is not installed (ie a flash drive or a 2nd hard drive etc) MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]

Have you tried adding http://update.microsoft.com to IE's trusted sites list? That worked for me with win7 update problems. favorite threads | Computer tips Contact me | 'Gadget' programs

ok i will try these fixes out i am wondering why ms site tells me that the fix it links may not be for windows 7

ok i can try this as well, where do i find the trusted site list? sorry i am not to shabby with pc's but this is the first time i have messed with windows 7 so i am unfimiliar!

ok i can try this as well, where do i find the trusted site list? sorry i am not to shabby with pc's but this is the first time i have messed with windows 7 so i am unfimiliar! In IE, Click Tools->Internet Options->Security tab->sites button. Uncheck "Require https:// for sites in this zone" and click Add, type http://update.microsoft.com, press Enter, and click OK in all open dialog boxes. (I wrote this reply on a PS3 so going off of memory, hope instructions are exact/correct) favorite threads | Computer tips Contact me | 'Gadget' programs

Ok thanks for your help I did it we will see if it works when new updates appear.

by the way thanks for your help i have to wait for updates to appear i manually downloaded all of them this morning due to the errors. i will get back to you, once again thanks

Add to above suggestions, some third party programs can affect the Windows Update service. If you are running any third party applications such as Spyblocker, Internet or web accelerators (programs designed to boost the speed of the Internet connection), security or anti-virus programs (Norton, McAfee, etc.), I recommend temporarily disabling or shutting them down and then try accessing Windows Update later. Please understand that disabling these programs only for the purpose of troubleshooting and you can re-enable these programs after finishing troubleshooting. Also, you can test if the issue occurs in Clean Boot mode disables all startup items and third party services when booting. If the issue disappears in the Clean Boot environment, we can use a 50/50 approach to quickly narrow down which entry is causing the issue. Regards, Linda