Windows Update Error 0x80245002: Here Are 10 Solutions!

Some people report that the Windows automatic updates keep failing with the error code 0x80245002 on their PCs.  For example, here is a user report from the answer.microsoft.com forum:

Windows 10 feature update fails every time... I've watched the Windows update log via PowerShell, and here's my error code: 0x80245002 ... this error repeats over and over, I have access to the internet and also free disk space (more than 60GBs on C drive) ... don't know what to do now. Please Help, thanks.https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-feature-update-fails-every-time/fe0a2f42-e0a1-417b-8328-bdce171447c6

Have you also encountered the same error? Do you know how to fix Windows update error 0x80245002? Here, this post provides a comprehensive guide about that. Let’s continue reading.  

Possible Causes of the Windows Update Error 0x80245002

After researching the error code 0x80245002 on the Internet, I found that corrupted system files, update files, and delivery optimization issues commonly cause this error.

In addition to these, several other factors may lead to this error, such as corrupted update components, conflicts with the software distribution folder, insufficient file permissions, internet connectivity issues, and the presence of malware.

Fix 1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter

There is a built-in update troubleshooter on Windows OS that can help users troubleshoot errors related to updates. So, the first way you can try to fix the Windows update error 0x80245002 is by running the Windows update troubleshooter.

Step 1. Press the Win + S keys simultaneously to open the Search window, and then type “troubleshoot” in the search box.

Step 2. Select Troubleshoot settings under Best Match.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, click Additional troubleshooter. Then, select Windows Update and click Run the troubleshooter.

Step 4. Once done, restart your PC and check if the error is fixed.

Fix 2. Check for Malware

If there are viruses or malware infections on your PC, you can also encounter the error code 0x80245002. In this situation, you can run a virus scan to check:

Step 1. Open the Search window, type “virus & threat protection“, and select Virus & threat protection.

Step 2. Click the Quick scan button to scan the virus. If you want to have a full scan or a custom scan, you can do as following:

1. Click Scan options.
2. Choose a scan way from Quick scan, Full scan, Custom scan, or Microsoft Defender Offline scan.
3. Next, click Scan now.

Step 3. Once the virus scanning is complete, check if the Windows update error 0x80245002 has been resolved.

Fix 3. Disable Firewall and Antivirus Temporarily

If the error code 0x80245002 still exists after running a virus scan, you can suspect if the firewall or antivirus apps block the connection to Windows Update servers. In this case, you can try temporarily disabling these apps and check if the error gets fixed.

Fix 4. Run SFC and DISM

Corrupted system files is also one of the reasons for Windows update error 0x80245002. In this case, you can try running SFC and DISM to fix the corrupted system files and then fix the error code 0x80245002. Here’s the way:

Step 1. Press the Win + S keys simultaneously to open the Search window. Type “cmd” in the search box, right-click Command Prompt under Best Match, and then select Run as administrator.

Step 2. In the elevated Command Prompt window, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.

Step 3. Once the process is complete, restart your PC and check if the error has been resolved. If not, pro If not, proceed by initiating a DISM scan. Here are the DISM commands:

• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth
• DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

Fix 5. Uninstall the Latest Windows Updates

Sometimes, the previous Windows update that installed preventing the next one from installing and then result in errors, including Windows update error 0x80245002. So, you can try uninstalling the latest Windows updates to fix the error. Here’s the way: How to Uninstall and Reinstall Updates on Windows 10/11 PCs?

Fix 6. Clear Delivery Optimization Files

Sometimes, the Delivery Optimization feature may conflict with Windows updates and then cause you to fail to update to the latest version. In this situation, you can try clearing the Delivery Optimisation files to fix the error. Here’s how to do it:

1. Press the Win + I keys to open Settings.
2. Go to System > Storage > Temporary Files.
3. Check the box for Delivery Optimization Files and click Remove files.

Fix 7. Free up Disk Space

Insufficient disk space can also cause Windows update errors, like the Windows update error 0x80245002. In this situation, you can try running Disk Cleanup to get more free space. However, some people encounter errors when they use the Disk Cleanup, like Windows Update Cleanup stuck, Disk Cleanup won’t open, etc.

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Fix 8. Reset Windows Update Components

Corrupted Windows update components can also cause the Windows update error 0x80245002. So, you can try resetting the Windows update components to fix the error. To do that, you can follow the guide in this post: How to Reset Windows Update Components in Windows 11/10?

Fix 9. Install the Update Manually

Some people report that they have fixed the Windows update error 0x80245002 successfully by installing the update manually. You can also have a try. Here are the detailed steps:

1. Open your browser, and then navigate to Microsoft Updates Catalog.
2. Type the KB number in the search box and press Enter.
3. Find the file that matches your device’s System type.
4. Then, click Download.
5. Click the links in the pop-up window to start downloading the installation package.
6. Double-click the execute file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Fix 10. Perform a Clean Boot

If all the above solutions are unable to help you fix the error code 0x80245002, you can try performing a clean boot. It can boot your Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. So, with it, you can check if any background programs are causing this update error. To use it, you can refer to these posts:

How To Perform A Clean Boot On Your Windows 11 PC

How to Clean Boot Windows 10 and Why You Need to Do So?

Bottom Line

How to fix Windows update error 0x80245002? Now, you may already know the answers. You can try these methods in this post one by one until you fix it successfully.