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Error 0x80246017 when updating Windows 10

Anonymous
2019-11-05T22:02:52+00:00

I got the 0x80246017 error when im trying to install the new 1909 update, im a busy man so i need a solution for this, please.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-11-25T06:57:32+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand the difficulties you are facing in installing the new 1909 update on your PC. In this scenario, we would like you to enable the hidden admin account on the PC and perform clean boot on that account. Later install the updates from the same account, once the updates are installed you can switch to the actual account and disable the hidden admin account.

    Steps to enable and disable the hidden admin account.

    1. Click on start menu and type CMD. Right click on the CMD icon and select Run as an Administrator.
    2. Copy and paste this command: Net user administrator/ active:yes
    3. Click on enter and close the command prompt.
    4. Login to the Administrator account
    5. To disable the hidden admin account open command prompt and Copy and paste this command: Net user administrator/ active:no

    Please Boot the PC in Clean Boot. Refer the article How to perform a clean boot in Windows. A ‘clean boot’ starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.

    Note: After you finish troubleshooting, follow the sectionReset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshootingto reset the computer to start normally.

    Once the PC is in clean boot, try to initiate windows update in the same hidden Administrator account and check.

    If it fails, perform the steps from Download the most recent Servicing Stack Update (SSU) and follow the complete article: Fix Windows Update errors

    Let us know how it goes,

    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-11-07T22:19:41+00:00

    Thank you, but not fix it

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-11-05T22:11:54+00:00

    Hi . I'm Reinald, an Independent advisor and a Windows user like you.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    You can try the following in fixing the error 0x80246017.

    1. Check the status of some Windows Services
    2. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooters
    3. Disable your Antivirus or Firewall
    4. Grant Full Control of System Volume Information directory

    For step by-step instructions on how to do the following troubleshooting, please check the link below:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/error-0x80246017....

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  4. Kapil Arya 37,681 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-11-25T07:14:59+00:00

    Hello,

    I recommend you to upgrade to V1909 via ISO file.

    Refer this step-by-step guide:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windows-10-using-iso-file

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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