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How to solve the error code 0x80246007: Installation failed in Windows Server 2022

There are several steps you can take to solve the error code 0x80246007 when installing updates in Windows Server 2022:

  1. Check your internet connection: Make sure your server is connected to the internet and that there are no connectivity issues.
  2. Restart the Windows Update service: Open the Services app and locate the Windows Update service. Right-click on it and select Restart.
  3. Clear the Windows Update cache: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands:
  4.        net stop wuauserv
           net stop cryptSvc
           net stop bits
           net stop msiserver
           ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
           ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
           net start wuauserv
           net start cryptSvc
           net start bits
           net start msiserver
      
  5. Run the Windows Update troubleshooter: Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Select Windows Update and follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. Manually download and install the update: Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website and search for the update by its KB number. Download the appropriate version for your server and install it manually.