Troubleshooting Windows 8 Update Error 80246003

Reader Question:
“Hi Wally, I am trying to update Windows 8 using Windows Update but I keep getting “Update validation failed, error 80246003″. I’m using Windows 8 Enterprise edition on my computer.” – Gregory R., USA

Wally’s Answer: This Windows 8 update error is basically the same error that used to occur with Windows update in the past. There are some really simple fixes that should solve your problem.

Problem

Windows 8 update is not installing any updates. It stops every time and gives the Error 80246003.

Cause

• Corrupt Windows 8 files.
• Corrupt registry files.

Solution

There are some things that we can do to fix this Windows 8 update issue. These range from general troubleshooting to more specific fixes. Although general troubleshooting fixes many problems with the Windows updater.

General Windows update Troubleshooting

Stopping Windows 8 Update Services

1. Open the Command Prompt as Administrator by pressing the Windows Key and typing cmd to search for it. (If you are using a touch display then swipe the screen from the right side and select the Search icon, type cmd and long-press it to show more options, select Run as Administrator.)
2. Right-click the cmd icon and click Run as Administrator.
   
3. Type the following commands in the command prompt. Press Enter after typing each command (and don’t close the command prompt window).

   net stop wuauserv
   
   net stop bits
   
   net stop cryptsvc

Renaming Folders relating to Windows 8 update

At the same command prompt, type these commands and press Enter after each command (and don’t close the command prompt window).

ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old
ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

Registering DLL files related to Windows 8 update

Because there are many DLL files, it’s better to make a .BAT file for running all these commands.

Open the Notepad, copy and paste all of the following commands in it, and save it as Windows8Update.BAT

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups2.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s
regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 softpub.dll /s
regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s
regsvr32 initpki.dll /s
regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s
regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s
regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s
regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s
regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s
regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s
regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s
regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s
regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s
regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s
regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s
regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s
regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s
regsvr32 shell32.dll /s
regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s
regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s
regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s
regsvr32 wups.dll /s
regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s
regsvr32 jscript.dll /s
regsvr32 atl.dll /s
regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s

Make sure that Save as type: is set to All files (*.*)

Executing this BAT file will execute all of these commands so you don’t have to type them in one by one.

Starting Windows Update Services

On the command prompt (Run as Administrator), type the following commands and press Enter after each command just like last time.

net start wuauserv
net start bits
net start cryptsvc
exit

Now, check for updates using Windows Updates again.

Scan the Computer’s Registry

Registry errors can harm Windows system files and cause the software to malfunction. Use a reliable registry scanner to automatically and regularly scan your computer for errors.

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Is Your PC Healthy?

I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry.

Happy Computing!

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