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0x80248011

When searching for available updates on the Windows Update site, you receive the 0x80248011 error. Problem descriptionThis error can occur due to an issue with the Internet cache or corruption in the Data store. Applicable operating systems
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Server 2003
Resolutions
1. Delete the datastore and allow it to rebuild itself. First stop the Automatic Update Service
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates Service.
Click Stop. After Stopping the Service please rename the folder c:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution
Open Windows Explorer
Navigate to the Windows folder
Click on the + next to the Windows folder
Navigate to SoftwareDistribution folder
Right Click on the SoftwareDistribution folder
Select rename from the Menu
Rename the folder to SoftwareDistribution.old and click Enter Now restart the Automatic Update Service
Click Start.
Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates Service.
Click Start. Starting the service will take a moment.Retry Windows Update againDid this resolve your problem?

2. Clear the Internet Explorer cache
Start Internet Explorer.
On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Click the General tab.
In the Temporary Internet files section, click Delete Cookies.
Click OK in the Delete Cookies box.
In the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Files.
Select the Delete all offline content check box in the Delete Files dialog box.
Click OK.
In the History section, click the Clear History button.
Click Yes.
Click OK.Did this resolve your problem?
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posted by Ripple @ 2:09 PM