Windows 10: Fix Windows Update error 0x80070246 on Windows 10

You may encounter Windows Update error 0x80070246 while downloading and installing updates on your Windows 10 device. If so, you can try the solutions we […]

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Windows Update - Error 0x80070246


Unfortunately I faced problems on many steps of the process.
1. "specify settings for optional component installation and component repair" was fine.
2. "WSReset.exe" opened windows store, I guess it's also fine.
3. "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth" please see screenshot:





4. "dism /online /cleanup-image /StartComponentCleanup" please see screenshot:





5. "sfc /scannow" please see screenshot:





6. "powershell" gave me "PS C:\Windows\system32>" so I guess it's fine.

7. "Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}" please see screenshot:






I checked Windows update after that and restarted and rechecked with no luck.

Any suggestions? *Sad

 

Windows Update - Error 0x80070246


Yes, of course I run it as admin, you can see it on the top of the Cmd window.
Um...sorry, I can't find the dash that I missed. Actually I copy pasted, so I think all the commands are fine.
Here are the new screenshots:











Thank you again!

 

Error: 0x80070246, when installing cumulative updates

Hello Adam,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand it can be frustrating when the features of Windows doesn’t work the way they are designed to work. Usually, the error code: 0x80070246 occurs when the system files are corrupted.



However, for further clarity on the issue and to guide you accordingly, respond to the questions listed below:

1. What was the result of SFC scan?
   
2. Which option was selected during the reset of PC?
   
3. What is the make and model of the PC?
   

I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



Method 1:



Install the updates in safe mode with networking. Refer the article to

start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.



Method 2:



Perform in-place upgrade on your PC. Refer the article

How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide.



Hope it helps.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator