Malicious software removal and security updates fail

I've read the thread on this but the error I get is slightly different but
the same on all kinds of update failures.
Error is ox80246008

Thanks -
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You may receive an error message that contains the "0x8DDD0018" code or the
"0x80246008" code when you try to download updates from the Microsoft
Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;910337

You receive an error message when you try to download updates from the
Windows Update Web site or from the Microsoft Update Web site, or when you
try to start the Background Intelligent Transfer Service
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916251/en-us?spid=6527

NB: One user discovered that the problem was caused by a Trojan which was
preventing a necessary service from functioning.


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"LuvVideonTeachin" <> wrote in
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| I've read the thread on this but the error I get is slightly different but
| the same on all kinds of update failures.
| Error is ox80246008
|
| Thanks -
| --
| Old age is a high price for maturity