error code 80246007

Question

Error message 80246007

Answer 1

Operating system?

When you try to install updates from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site, you may receive a "0x80246007" error code

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958042

You receive an error message when you try to download updates from the Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site, or when you try to start the Background Intelligent Transfer Service

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916251

You receive a "The necessary services are disabled or unavailable" error message when you connect to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site or to the Microsoft Update Web site

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883822

The necessary services are disabled or unavailable. Error 0x80246007

The necessary services are disabled or unavailable. Error 0x80246008

Windows Update error 80246007

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/ad8a25e8-90a5-4c50-a89c-0f6cd07ab6e01033.mspx

Log in as an Administrator and check the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).

Start button || Control Panel || System and Maintenance || Administrative Tools.

Double-click Services

(Provide the Administrator password or confirmation if prompted to do so.)

Right-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service and select Properties.

Select General tab – make sure that Startup type is Automatic (Delayed Start)

Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, Start.

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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

Answer 2

I'm getting that error and my AppData Registry key is already set properly - now what?  Is there anything else to try?