Error Code 80070246 was seen on windows 10 21H2 second generation update failure. This happens if you do not install first generation updates prior to start with the installation of windows 10 21H2 updates. We recommend you to do this before you install the latest one.
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There are failed windows update services that could cause this error 80070246 to different Windows operating systems. Since we use the latest editions, we talk about windows 10. There are some old versions as well that effects with this error code 80070246.
Repairing Windows update services is not simple like we click some repair button on windows apps. There are set of command lines which should be executed with a batch file.
This requires the user to have administrator rights on his computer. As per the Microsoft set of rules defined on various Knowledge base articles, the steps are simplified as mentioned here to reset your windows update services.
NOTE: Following these steps carefully will not make any changes to your personal data or programs. It will only reset the Windows update services.
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