Windows Update error 0x80248011

[Harley Monster]

I run Windows XP and I am unable to Update Windows, I consistently get Error Number 0x80248011.

I have emptied the Temporary Internet files and Offline Content, deleted Cookies and History. Stopped Automatic Update Service but as suggested on the MS Update site I could not change the name of SoftwareDistribution folder, it says Access Denied. I unchecked Read-Only under Properties and it still would not allow access to change the name of this file.

I also ran Registry Mechanic and CCleaner.

Anyone know how to fix this problem? The Windows Updates are way out of date.

Thanks in advance.

[Harley Monster]

I found this on the MS site and it got rid of the 0x80248011 but now I get Error Number 0x80072EE2 instead.

0x80248011 error code:
Before you resolve this problem, clear the Microsoft Internet Explorer cache. To do this, following these steps:
1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section.
3. Click OK, and then click OK again.
To resolve this error, recreate the database that stores Windows Update information or Microsoft Update information on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click Start, click Run type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: net stop wuauserv
3. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: cd /d c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution

Where c:\Windows is the folder where Windows is installed.
4. At the command prompt, type the following command including the quotes, and then press ENTER: rd /S /Q DataStore
5. At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER: net start wuauserv.
6. Exit the command prompt window.


Anyone have a fix for 0x80072EE2?

[Harley Monster]

It turns out 0x80072EE2 is an Internet Time Out error:

0x80072EE2 -2147012894 ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT

Suggested fix is to turn off non-MSWindows Firewalls...I use AVG.

I turned off AVG and retried and Update is now working.

The fix I posted above for Error 0x80248011 is a good fix.

[cauzomb]

Thanks for posting the resolution, glad that you got it sorted out. Be sure to turn that firewall back on! If you want to take it a step further, contact AVG regarding the windows update issues you were having while using their software.