How to fix
Windows update error 0x80245006
on Windows

Hello. I try to install Windows updates but I get the 0x80245006 error. Is there a way to fix this?

When users try to install or update Windows on their computers, they frequently encounter Windows Update Error 0x80245006. This error usually indicates a problem with the Windows Update service or the software components that download and install updates.

Updates are critical to the stability, security, and performance of your Windows operating system. Bug fixes, security patches, driver updates, and feature enhancements that address known issues and vulnerabilities are included. By keeping your system up to date, you ensure that it is protected against new threats, runs smoothly with improved compatibility, and takes advantage of the most recent features and optimizations.

When users encounter the 0x80245006 error, they may face a number of negative consequences. First and foremost, because critical patches and fixes are not being installed, their system may be left vulnerable to security risks. Furthermore, users may experience compatibility issues with specific software or hardware due to outdated drivers. The system's overall performance may suffer, resulting in slow response times, crashes, or other stability issues.

Troubleshooting the underlying cause is required to resolve the 0x80245006 error. Restarting the Windows Update service, resetting Windows Update components, checking for disk space availability, or resolving connectivity issues are some possible solutions.

In this guide, you will find 7 steps that should help you fix Windows update error 0x80245006. You may also use a maintenance tool like [d1] that can fix most system errors, BSODs,[ref en-1] corrupted files, registry[ref en-2] issues, or clear cookies and cache.[ref en-3] Otherwise, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Method 1. Fix Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Use the following command and press Enter:
  sfc /scannow

• Reboot your system
• If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Method 2. Check Disk

Ensure that your disk is not damaged. You can perform checks using Administrative Command Prompt:

• If you are using an HDD as your main driver (where your operating system is installed – C: by default), use the following command and press Enter:
  chkdsk c: /f
• If you are using SSD, use this command:
  chkdsk c: /f /r /x

• If you receive an error, type in Y and hit Enter.
• Restart your device to perform the check.

Method 3. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

• Press the Windows + X keys and go to Settings.
• Go to Update and Security.
• Click Troubleshooter.
• Select Additional troubleshooters.

• Run the Update troubleshooter.
• Restart.

Method 4. Restart Windows Services

• Press Windows + R to open the Run box.
• Type in services.msc and press OK.
• Double-click Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

• If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and then click OK.
• If the status is Running, right-click then select Restart.
• Locate the Windows Update service and double-click it.
• If the Startup status lists Stopped, click Start and OK. If the status is Running, right-click, then select Restart.

Method 5. Update Drivers

Outdated drivers could be the cause of this issue. In this case, you can fix it automatically by using [rev id="DriverFix"], which will scan your PC for missing and out-of-date device drivers. Or you can update them manually:

• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security.
• Click on Windows Update.
• Click the Check for updates button.
• Click the View optional updates option.
• Click the Driver updates tab.
• Select the driver you want to update.
• Click the Download and install button.

If the View optional updates link is not available after checking for updates, then Windows Update does not have any new drivers or any updates for other products at that particular time.

Method 6. Install the Update Manually

Whenever Windows updates fail to install automatically, you can always try doing it manually. First, you need to find out which KB number is relevant to you.

• Right-click Start button and pick Settings.
• Go to Update & Security.
• On the right, locate and click View update history.
• From the list, note the KB number that fails to install with the error code.

• Go to Microsoft Update Catalog page, type in the KB number, and press Search.
• Download the update and install it manually.

Method 7. Try Clean Boot

• Open the Search menu, type in system configuration, and press Enter.
• Under the Services tab, tick the Hide all Microsoft services box.
• Click on Disable all button.
• Head over to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.

• Select a third-party program and click on Disable at the top.
• Repeat this step to disable all third-party apps and programs.
• Restart your PC to enter the clean boot state and see if the issue persists.
• If the issue disappeared in the clean boot state, then you can be certain that a third-party app is causing it.
• Go through all recently installed apps or programs and remove them one by one.