Resolving Error Code 0x80246007 During Windows Server 2022 Update Installation

To rectify the error code 0x80246007 when updating Windows Server 2022, follow these essential steps:

1. Verify internet connectivity: Ensure that your server has an active internet connection and that there are no network interruptions.
2. Restart the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, locate the Windows Update service, right-click it, and choose Restart.
3. Purge the Windows Update cache: Access the 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. Utilise the Windows Update troubleshooter: Launch the Settings application, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, select Windows Update, and proceed as guided.
5. Manually download and install the update: Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website, search for the update by its KB identifier, download the suitable file for your server configuration, and install it manually.