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Windows Update Error 0x80245006: 7 Ways To Fix It

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Updated onNovember 8, 2024

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Getting an update error 0x80245006 can cause so much trouble by preventing the download of Windows updates.

Not only that your system could become vulnerable, but at the same time you might miss new features that Microsoft is developing for Windows 10.

So how can you fix update error 0x80245006 on Windows 10? Let’s find out!

How can I fix Update Error 0x80245006?

Follow the steps below to fixThere were some problems installing updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x80245006)errors:

1. Check your proxy settings

Save your changes. You might have to restart your computer before the changes are applied.

2. Use the Windows Update troubleshooter

Many users experienced error 0x80245006 while trying to download Windows Updates. This problem can prevent you from downloading any new updates and leave your computer vulnerable.

However, you might be able to fix the problem by using the Windows Update troubleshooter.

3. Check if the necessary services are running

4. Disable certain services using Command Prompt

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

ren C:WindowsSoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:WindowsSystem32catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

pause

After all the commands are executed, closeCommand Promptand restart your PC. Once the PC restarts, check if the problem is resolved. Several users reported that this solution fixed the problem for them so be sure to try it out.

5. Perform a Clean boot

If Clean boot doesn’t help, you should consider removing any recently installed applications and check if that solves the problem.

6. Remove AdFender software

AdFenderis a system-wide adblocking software that allows you to useMicrosoft Edgewithout ads. Although this tool sounds great, it has been discovered by users that this tool has one major flaw.

According to users, AdFender will block Windows updates.

So it can cause the 0x80245006 update error and the only solution is to remove AdFender if you have it installed.

7. Perform SFC and DISM scans

Once the DISM scan has finished, check if the problem is resolved. If the issue still persists, or if you were unable to run an SFC scan before, be sure to repeat the SFC scan once again and check if that solves the problem.

Other Windows Updater errors

Error 0x80245006 can appear in various circumstances, and speaking of this error, these are some of the most common problems that users reported:

We also coverederror code 0x80010105andWindows Update 0x80240009 errorin one of our previous guides, so don’t miss them for more information.

We hope that our guide helped you fix the Windows Update error 0x80245006 on your PC. Let us know which solution worked best.

Windows Update Error 0x80245006: 7 Ways To Fix It#

How can I fix Update Error 0x80245006?#

1. Check your proxy settings#

2. Use the Windows Update troubleshooter#

3. Check if the necessary services are running#

4. Disable certain services using Command Prompt#

5. Perform a Clean boot#

6. Remove AdFender software#

7. Perform SFC and DISM scans#

Other Windows Updater errors#