get error code 0x80245006 when trying to update win 11

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2025-04-12T19:00:39+00:00

How do I get rid of this error code so I can update windows again

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Estrella721 45,155 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-04-12T20:51:17+00:00

    Hi, I'm Estrella. I'll do my best to help you.

    Windows Update error 0x80245006 indicates that a required file for the update process is either missing or corrupted.

    Let's check some additional information to help resolve the issue:

    1. In the search bar, type Winver and hit Enter.

    Please share a screenshot of that window.

    1. Go to Settings > System > Windows Update.

    Take a screenshot and share it here. Do not include personal information.

    1. Could you list the troubleshooting steps you've tried to avoid repeating them, if any?

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  2. Airbus A350 7,640 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-04-12T20:48:18+00:00

    Hello,

    When you get error 0x80245006 on Windows Update, that means that some of the files that Windows needs to use for updating is corrupt.

    Usually, I would recommend running dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth, but this corruption necessitates an in-place repair. This will fix any corrupt system files, run updates, and upgrade to the latest version of Windows 11 (Windows 11, version 24H2).

    You can use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or the Windows 11 ISO. Both these options will get you to Windows 11, version 24H2.

    To use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and then run it. You should see some prompts telling you about Windows 11 and what it'll install. Let it download and install 24H2.

    To use the Windows 11 ISO, download the Windows 11 ISO, (you can find it here, scroll down to where you see ISO for Windows 11 x64 devices), mount it, and then run setup.exe (if you see a UAC prompt, push yes). Follow the prompts on-screen and then let setup.exe update and install Windows 11, 24H2.

    Both of these will take a while to install. It's best to do this at night when you're not doing anything important. Just make sure to save your files before you start.

    Please also note that the 24H2 ISO is a large download (over 5GB) and will take quite a bit of time to download, especially on a slow network.

    Hope this helps, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know!

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