Resolving Error Code 0x80246007: Installation Failure in Windows Server 2022

To resolve the error code 0x80246007 when installing updates in Windows Server 2022, follow these steps:

1. Verify Internet connection: Ensure your server is connected to the internet and that there are no issues with connectivity.
2. Restart Windows Update service: Open the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Clear Windows Update cache: Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and execute these commands:

     net stop wuauserv
     net stop cryptSvc
     net stop bits
     net stop msiserver
     ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
     net start wuauserv
     net start cryptSvc
     net start bits
     net start msiserver
 

4. Run Windows Update troubleshooter: Open Settings, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, select Windows Update, and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Manually download and install the update: Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website, search for the update using its KB number, download the appropriate version for your server, and install it manually.