0x80246008 error code received each time I try to get the latest u

Hello,
When I try to get the latest windows update , the process (and the attached
window where I see "The updates are being downloaded and installed") stays
inactive for several minutes and finally the update process in negative !!
When I select the process and I get the Microsoft Update explanation window
it says "Installation failure error code 0x80246008" for all the updates.
I did try more than 10 time to get these updates without success.
What must I do to get these updates?
Thanks in advance
--
Emile
Brussels
Belgium

I have the same problem... what's wrong?
Thank you,
Diego

"Emile" wrote:

> Hello,
> When I try to get the latest windows update , the process (and the attached
> window where I see "The updates are being downloaded and installed") stays
> inactive for several minutes and finally the update process in negative !!
> When I select the process and I get the Microsoft Update explanation window
> it says "Installation failure error code 0x80246008" for all the updates.
> I did try more than 10 time to get these updates without success.
> What must I do to get these updates?
> Thanks in advance
> --
> Emile
> Brussels
> Belgium

Hi,

Please try this:

Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)

Locate the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\BackupRestore\

Create the following key if it does not exist:
FilesNotToBackup

so you have this path when finished:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l
\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\


Emile wrote:

> Hello,
> When I try to get the latest windows update , the process (and the attached
> window where I see "The updates are being downloaded and installed") stays
> inactive for several minutes and finally the update process in negative !!
> When I select the process and I get the Microsoft Update explanation window
> it says "Installation failure error code 0x80246008" for all the updates.
> I did try more than 10 time to get these updates without success.
> What must I do to get these updates?
> Thanks in advance

--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

Diego wrote:

> I have the same problem... what's wrong?
> Thank you,
> Diego
Hi,

Please try this:

Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)

Locate the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\BackupRestore\

Create the following key if it does not exist:
FilesNotToBackup

so you have this path when finished:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l
\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\



--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

doesnt help

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" skrev:

> Hi,
>
> Please try this:
>
> Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)
>
> Locate the registry key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\BackupRestore\
>
> Create the following key if it does not exist:
> FilesNotToBackup
>
> so you have this path when finished:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l
> \BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\
>
>
> Emile wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > When I try to get the latest windows update , the process (and the attached
> > window where I see "The updates are being downloaded and installed") stays
> > inactive for several minutes and finally the update process in negative !!
> > When I select the process and I get the Microsoft Update explanation window
> > it says "Installation failure error code 0x80246008" for all the updates.
> > I did try more than 10 time to get these updates without success.
> > What must I do to get these updates?
> > Thanks in advance
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

Hello Torgein Bakken,
You known you are good !! It works now !!
2 Questions :
1/ Why?
2/ Do I leave or remove the key after?

See you in the BAR the next drink is on my account !
Thanks a lot
--
Emile
Brussels
Belgium


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Please try this:
>
> Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)
>
> Locate the registry key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\BackupRestore\
>
> Create the following key if it does not exist:
> FilesNotToBackup
>
> so you have this path when finished:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l
> \BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\
>
>
> Emile wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> > When I try to get the latest windows update , the process (and the attached
> > window where I see "The updates are being downloaded and installed") stays
> > inactive for several minutes and finally the update process in negative !!
> > When I select the process and I get the Microsoft Update explanation window
> > it says "Installation failure error code 0x80246008" for all the updates.
> > I did try more than 10 time to get these updates without success.
> > What must I do to get these updates?
> > Thanks in advance
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

Emile wrote:

> Hello Torgein Bakken,
> You known you are good !! It works now !!
> 2 Questions :
> 1/ Why?

Most likely some uninstall routine for some software have
deleted the key.


> 2/ Do I leave or remove the key after?

Just leave the key in place.

>
> See you in the BAR the next drink is on my account !
> Thanks a lot

You are welcome, glad I could help :-)


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx

Tusen takk for hjelpen Torgeir!!
Har holdt på i2 laange kvelder for å forsøke å ordne det samme
problemet(Feilkode 0x80246008)
Takket være deg sitter jeg nå å smiler igjen.
TUSEN takk!!

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> Diego wrote:
>
> > I have the same problem... what's wrong?
> > Thank you,
> > Diego
> Hi,
>
> Please try this:
>
> Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)
>
> Locate the registry key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\BackupRestore\
>
> Create the following key if it does not exist:
> FilesNotToBackup
>
> so you have this path when finished:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l
> \BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\
>
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>

Hei Tor,

Glad jeg kunne være til hjelp :-)


Tor Helseth wrote:

> Tusen takk for hjelpen Torgeir!!
> Har holdt på i2 laange kvelder for å forsøke å ordne det samme
> problemet(Feilkode 0x80246008)
> Takket være deg sitter jeg nå å smiler igjen.
> TUSEN takk!!
>
> "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:
>
>
>>Diego wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I have the same problem... what's wrong?
>>>Thank you,
>>>Diego
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>Please try this:
>>
>>Start Regedit.exe (from Start/Run)
>>
>>Locate the registry key
>>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Cont rol\BackupRestore\
>>
>>Create the following key if it does not exist:
>>FilesNotToBackup
>>
>>so you have this path when finished:
>>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Cont rol
>>\BackupRestore\FilesNotToBackup\
>>
>>
>>
>>--
>>torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
>>Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
>>the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
>>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx
>>


--
torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scr...r/default.mspx