Resolving Installation Failure Error 0x80246007 in Windows Server 2022

If you're encountering the installation error code 0x80246007 on Windows Server 2022, there are effective measures you can employ:

1. Verify your internet connection: Confirm that your server maintains a stable internet link and that no disruptions are affecting connectivity.
2. Reboot the Windows Update service: Navigate to the Services application, find the Windows Update service, right-click, and choose Restart.
3. Purge the Windows Update cache: Launch Command Prompt as an administrator 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. Utilize the Windows Update troubleshooter: Access the Settings app, navigate to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters. Choose Windows Update and proceed as guided by the prompts.
5. Install the update manually: Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog website, search for your specific update using the KB number, download the correct version for your server, and install it manually.