When you try to install the new updates I get error code 80246001

error code 80246001

Hello

read the information on the link below

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_other-windows_update/correction-for-error-code-80246001/079c8abe-03e6-4d38-80c9-8f3af704cd2e

For Vista

Rename the software distribution folder

1. stop the Windows Update service (make sure that you are logged on as administrator)

Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools
Double-click on Services
(Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click on stop.

2. Click Start, type %windir%\System32 in the search box and press ENTER.

Find and rename the folder C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution.

3. start the Windows Update service

Start button | Control Panel | System and Maintenance | Administration tools
Double-click on Services
(Provide the administrator password or a confirmation if prompted to do so.)
Right-click the Windows Update service and click Start.

Important:  Restart the computer, and then run Windows Update again.

Rename the software distribution folder will erase your history on the Windows Update Site. Whenever you want to check what updates are installed, you can: -.
Start button | Control Panel | Programs
Under programs and features - click View installed updates.

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