Windows Update Error - 0x80248007

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  1. Wolfano

    Wolfano MDL Novice

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    #1 Wolfano, Nov 7, 2015
    Whenever I try windows update I am getting this error code - 0x80248007. I tried to rename and delete the "SoftwareDistribution" folder but it shows access denied message. Please help me.
     

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  2. lobo11

    lobo11 TOMAHAWK CHOP

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    #2 lobo11, Nov 7, 2015
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  3. Enthousiast

    Enthousiast MDL Tester

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    #3 Enthousiast, Nov 7, 2015
    Mostly it's the internet connection when i get that error on one of my testsystems.

    To delete the "softwaredistribution" folder you first have to stop the "windowsupdate" service, go to run, type services.msc and stop windows update service, now you should be able to delete the folder, after deleting start the service and the folder will be back.
     
  4. uffbros

    uffbros MDL Senior Member

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    #4 uffbros, Nov 7, 2015
    I delete it by going to safe mode...much easier.
     
  5. Wolfano

    Wolfano MDL Novice

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    #5 Wolfano, Nov 7, 2015 (OP)
    Thanks, now its working.