As per the documentation from Microsoft, the cause of this error is- Today, we will check out how to fix this error code 0x80246017 on Windows 11/10.
Fix Windows Update Error Code 0x80246017
Make sure that you carry out the listed methods using an Administrator account. If you face Windows Update Error Code 0x80246017, you need to check up on the following issues:
1] Check the status of some Windows Services
Open the Windows Services Manager and locate the following services: Open their Properties and ensure that their Startup type is as mentioned above against their name and that the Services are running. If not click on the Start button.
2] Run the Windows Update Troubleshooters
You can run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and also Microsoft’s Online Windows Update Troubleshooter and check if that is any help in fixing any of your issues.
3] Disable your Antivirus or Firewall
You can try to temporarily disable Windows Defender which is installed out of the box on your Windows 10 computer. You can also disable your Windows Firewall on your computer and check if that fixes the errors that you are encountering. If you are using 3rd-party security software, disable them and see.
4] Grant Full Control of System Volume Information directory
Start by hitting the WINKEY + X combinations and select Command Prompt (Admin) to launch Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges. Now, run the following command- It will run a batch of tasks and will show their status on your command line window. Once it is all done, just exit the Command Prompt and reboot your computer and check if that fixes your issues.
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