Windows Update (KB5048685) showing Download error - 0x80248007

Question

I have been trying to download this update 2024-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5048685) for the last 3 days, and tried many ways but none of them have been able to solve this issue. Please help me fix this ASAP, Thank You.

Update Name: 2024-12 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5048685)

Error: Download error - 0x80248007

Edit: The problem has now been solved. I was prompted to install Windows 11 repair version after trying to install the update multiple times and now everything is seamlessly working.

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot this issue:

1. Reset Windows Update Components:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Run the following commands one by one:

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

• Restart your computer and try updating again.

2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter:

Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Select Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.

3. Perform an SFC and DISM Scan:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.Run the following commands one by one:

sfc /scannow

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

• Restart your computer and try updating again.

4. Manually Download and Install the Update:

• Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog

• Search for the update KB5048685 and download the appropriate version for your system.

• Install the update manually.

5. Check for Pending Updates:

• Sometimes, other pending updates can cause issues. Make sure all other updates are installed before trying to install KB5048685.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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