How to Fix Fix Error 0x80248007 — Windows Update Package Not Found on Windows
Getting error 0x80248007 during Windows Update? "WU_E_DS_NODATA" — update metadata missing or package not found in data store? Fix this Windows Update data store error.
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Main Troubleshooting Guide
How to Fix Windows Update Errors →Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions
Symptoms
You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:
- •Windows Update fails with error 0x80248007
- •Specific updates fail while others succeed
- •"Some updates were not installed" with this error code
- •Feature updates or cumulative updates won't download
- •Windows Update data store reports missing metadata
- •Error after clearing SoftwareDistribution folder
Common Causes
- ⚠Windows Update data store corrupted or missing entries
- ⚠Update metadata not properly downloaded from servers
- ⚠SoftwareDistribution folder has corrupted cache
- ⚠Update catalog entry removed but download still expected
- ⚠Network interruption during metadata download phase
- ⚠Third-party update management tool interfering
Solutions
Solution 1: Reset Windows Update Data Store
- 1CMD as Admin:
- 2net stop wuauserv
- 3net stop bits
- 4net stop cryptSvc
- 5ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
- 6ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old
- 7net start cryptSvc
- 8net start bits
- 9net start wuauserv
- 10Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
- 11Fresh metadata will be downloaded
Solution 2: Manually Install Failed Update
- 1Note the KB number from the failed update in Windows Update history
- 2Go to catalog.update.microsoft.com
- 3Search for the KB number
- 4Download the correct version for your system (x64, ARM64)
- 5Run the downloaded .msu file to install manually
- 6This bypasses the Windows Update data store entirely
- 7Restart PC after installation
Solution 3: Repair Update Components
- 1CMD as Admin:
- 2DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- 3sfc /scannow
- 4Reset Windows Update registration:
- 5regsvr32 wuapi.dll
- 6regsvr32 wuaueng.dll
- 7regsvr32 wucltux.dll
- 8regsvr32 wups.dll
- 9regsvr32 wups2.dll
- 10Restart PC → retry Windows Update
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