microsoft update error Code: 80070246

tdorsmister · 03 Sep 2014

My computer was running fine. Then I started getting the occasional BSOD, but have been able to restart my computer. I went to run microsoft updates and it tells me an error occurred and gives me the code listed in the title of this tread (Code #80070246).

I followed the instructions on posting a thread. I downloaded and ran the SURT. It seemed to do its thing just fine.

Then I tried to run an sfc scan from an elevated prompt. When I did so i repeatedly got the following message: "windows resource protection could not preform the requested operation"

I have listed the error code and attached the CBS.zip file.

Any help with this issue would be MUCH appreciated. Many thanks in advance.

NoelDP · 04 Sep 2014

The CheckSUR report is revealing - you have massive registry corruption, possibly caused by faulty RAM

Code:

Summary:
Seconds executed: 1137
 Found 48834 errors
 Fixed 48798 errors
  CSI Manifest Missing Total count: 3
  CSI Missing Component Key Total count: 8158
  Fixed: CSI Missing Component Key.  Total count: 8158
  CSI Missing Pinned Component Key Total count: 1812
  Fixed: CSI Missing Pinned Component Key.  Total count: 1812
  CSI Missing Deployment Key Total count: 4
  CSI Corrupt Deployment Keyform Total count: 2
  CSI Corrupt Component Keyform Total count: 1
  CSI Missing Identity Total count: 9973
  Fixed: CSI Missing Identity.  Total count: 9971
  CSI Corrupt Identity Total count: 4
  CSI Missing C Mark Total count: 11443
  Fixed: CSI Missing C Mark.  Total count: 11443
  CSI C Mark Deployment Not Marked Total count: 6
  CSI C Mark Deployment Missing Total count: 13
  CSI F Mark Missing Total count: 19226
  Fixed: CSI F Mark Missing.  Total count: 19226
  CSI Missing Winning Component Key Total count: 1
Unavailable repair files:
 winsxs\manifests\amd64_bfb98dec2bd6cc7cc7fdafâ1008b5c19_31bf3¸56ad364å35_6.1.7601.217¹2_none_cf7b3f00¹c75e576.manifest
 winsxs\manifests\amd6´_prnlx0°9.inf.resourcesß31bf385¶ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_8acfb542add48b2b.manifest
 winsxs\manifests\amd6´_kscaptur.inf-languagepack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_en-us_2516e98c155c534c.manifest

Before doing anything else, test your RAM with Memtest86++
RAM - Test with Memtest86+
If/when it passes, you'll need to do at least a repair install of the OS- but I think you may be better to do a clean install.

tdorsmister · 06 Sep 2014

So far I ran memtest with the current RAM configuration I had set up. It immediately found errors. I had to leave and come back 30 minutes later and it found 10's of thousands of errors. So, then I proceeded to remove all the four 8GB sticks (32GB) total. I numbered the cards and ran the first stick in the first slot with 8 passes and no errors.

Questions: should I stop here and boot my system normally with the working stick in the working slot and see if I can repair windows. Or should I continue the memtest with the other 3 sticks of ram in the same slot that I know works. Then, if all sticks work, run the test in each RAM slot with a working stick? This test just takes a LONG time per stick.....

NoelDP · 06 Sep 2014

If any stick fails it is usually going to happen in the first pass.
Test the working stick in each slot for one pass.
test the rest of the sticks for one pass in the working slot.

tdorsmister · 08 Sep 2014

I found that 3 of the 4 sticks are good (1 bad from the very get go) and all 8 RAM slots are working as well. I have NO idea where my windows 7 64 DVD is located. I have my product key, but no clue where the DVD is. Since it is a custom comp/motherboard, I can't just F8 repair. Do I really need to do a total restore or do you think I can get away with a repair. Either way, how do I do it without the DVD? Thanks

NoelDP · 08 Sep 2014

Look in the Tutorials for the instructions for a Repair install. They tell you how to download the ISO for the job.

tdorsmister · 08 Sep 2014

I ran the downloaded extracted and ran the .exe file from the ISO. Windows installer started up great and then as I proceeded through I would get the message in the attached picture. I am guessing this means I have to do a clean install? Are their any other options before going there?

NoelDP · 08 Sep 2014

Unfortunately I think you're going to have to do a clean install. :'(