Update errors 0x80246003

Question

Hello

For a couple of weeks now, I have been getting an error when using windows update to update a SP4. They are both security updates.

• Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB973923) - Error 0x80246003

• Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (KB973924) - Error 0x80246003

So, why? You would think that a MS product wouldn't have any issues downloading a MS update, but these seem to happen.

Are there any solutions? I have used bing to find solutions, but alas, there are none.

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Answer 1

Try resetting Windows 10 updates using an automatic script. See:

http://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2015/12/windows...

Make sure you run the script as an administrator.

Answer 2

I'm Greg, a volunteer installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

There's a new guided Windows Update repair tool you can download and run from here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

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.

Answer 3

You can try downloading then install it manually:

Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package (KB973923)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/973923...

Security Update for Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (KB973924)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/973924...