Windows Update error 80246008You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps. If you receive Windows Update error 80246008 while downloading updates, you might need to change the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) or Windows Event Log service settings, and then restart each service. | To change or restart the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) | | | 1.
| Open Administrative Tools by clicking the Start button  , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools. | | 2.
| Double-click Services.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. | | 3.
| Right-click the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) service, and then click Properties. | | 4.
| On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic (Delayed Start) is selected. | | 5.
| Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, click Start. |
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| To change or restart the Windows Event Log service | | | 1.
| Open Administrative Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Administrative Tools. | | 2.
| Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. | | 3.
| Right-click the Windows Event Log service, and then click Properties. | | 4.
| On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected. | | 5.
| Next to Service status, check to see if the service is started. If it is not, click Start. |
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If the problem persists after you have followed the steps above, see this Knowledge Base article
on the Microsoft Help and Support website or go to the Windows Update Support Center
website to request support by e‑mail. Help and Support search term: WindowsUpdate_80246008
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