After much research I stumbled across this thread, and it worked.
I happened upon this possible solution, posted by David_C, just recently:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...93b75bec6b9bc4
Hope that helps!
Regards,
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Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
"jkj" wrote:
> Try going to start,accessories,command prompt, and type in " net start BITS"
> and hit enter. I had the same problem and this fixed it.
>
> "TR" wrote:
>
> > Since I updated "Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)" I have been
> > unable to download any new updates. I keep getting Error Code: 0x80246008
> > Any ideas?