Windows Update Error 80246007 - how to fix it

If error 80246007 occurs in Windows Update, there is a problem with the intelligent background transmission service. You can find out how to fix the error in our practical tip.

How to fix Windows Update error 80246007

To fix Windows Update error 80246007, just restart the background broadcast service. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Open the control panel on your computer.
2. Search for the item "Administration" and open the category of the same name.
3. There, double-click on the "Services" item.
4. Right-clicking on "Intelligent Background Transmission Service" opens a menu. Select the "Properties" entry here.
5. As an option, select "Automatic (Delayed Start)" for the start type. Confirm your settings by clicking on "Apply".
6. If the service is still started, run it again with "Stop" and then "Start".

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