Server 2012R2 Updates Fail - Code 80070246 Windows Update ran into a problem.

Question

I'm at my wits end on this one. Could REALLY use some help.

RIG -

Dell Power Edge T110 II

16GB RAM

Two 256GB SSDs in RAID 1

ALL of the Server 2012 R2 Updates fail on this server. I keep getting the 80070246 error code.

All other updates work just fine. it's just the Server 2012 updates. I'm using the Windows Updates program from Control Panel to do the updates.

I've been working on this all day with no luck, and I need it fixed by tonight if at all possible. willing to do whatever you need me to do. I can produce all logs, just let me know what you need.

Thanks!

Ken

Answer 1

I get the attached when running the DISM commands.

98929-dism.txt

and

98993-download-error-v2.txt

Answer 2

Hi Ken,

Please refer to the following article to repair missing or corrupted system files by System File Checker tool and DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files (microsoft.com)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e

Next, Reset Windows update components manually:

Right click on the start button and select Powershell (admin) or Command Prompt (admin)
Write the next hit enter after each line.

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

After completed, restart computer and check for updates again.

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