Download Error 0x80248007 [Fixed]

Many users have reported that they get the Error 0x80248007 when they are trying to update their Windows 10.

For users seeing this error, we have listed two solutions below which should fix the issue..

Solution 1 – Modify Windows Update Service

Quite often this error occurs because the Windows Update Service is not functioning correctly. Here’s how you can fix the issue:

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard
• Click Control Panel
• Set View by to Large icons
• Next click Administrative Tools
• Now double-click Services. In case you’re asked to enter the password for the administrator’s account, do so
• Now right-click on Windows Update. Then click Stop

Once you’ve completed these steps, you should delete temporary update files stored inside the SoftwareDistribution folder. Here are the steps to follow.

• Open Windows Explorer. Navigate to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
• Now double-click on the DataStore folder. Next delete all files, as well as folders, present in it.
• Once you’ve done that, navigate back to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
• Now double-click on the Download folder. Next delete all files, as well as folders, present in it.

After you’ve performed these steps, it’s time to restart Windows Update service.

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard
• Click Control Panel
• Set View by to Large icons
• Next click Administrative Tools
• Now double-click Services. In case you’re asked to enter the password for the administrator’s account, do so
• Next right-click on Windows Update and then click Start
• Now exit the Services window, as well as Administrative Tools window

Solution 2 – Update your device drivers

Sometimes, such errors are triggered by a corrupt or old driver. The easiest fix is to use a driver update tool to automatically update all your drivers at a click of the button.

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

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