error 0x80246008 Trouble downloading updates

10-22-2005

First it takes a long time just do get the update website. Then it takes
about 15 minutes to try and down load updates. Finally get message can't
install error: 0x80246008

10-22-2005

80246008 indicates you need to clean out spyware, etc.
http://support.microsoft.com/search/...px?qu=80246008

"Exasperated" <> wrote in message
news:9DB156CE-FABF-4AF2-A3D1-...
> First it takes a long time just do get the update website. Then it takes
> about 15 minutes to try and down load updates. Finally get message can't
> install error: 0x80246008

10-23-2005

The necessary services are disabled or unavailable. Error 0x80246008
This error may occur if one or more of the following services are disabled or
unavailable. Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Event Log
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...=en&IsMu=False

"Exasperated" <> wrote in message
news:9DB156CE-FABF-4AF2-A3D1-...
> First it takes a long time just do get the update website. Then it takes
> about 15 minutes to try and down load updates. Finally get message can't
> install error: 0x80246008

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