Getting Windows 7 Update error 80248015? You are not alone

[douglas9]

If you run a device that is powered by Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, you may have noticed already, or not, that the system's update functionality may be broken completely.

A check for updates returns the error message "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer". The error 80248015 is displayed, but anything you try to resolve the issue on your end fails.

A restart does not resolve the issue, and the error may be thrown even if you downloaded updates just fine the other day.

A thread on Microsoft's Answers forum indicates that the issue is widespread. It is unclear if all Windows 7 systems are affected by the issue, or if only a subset of systems are affected.


https://www.ghacks.net/2017/12/04/getting-windows-7-update-error-80248015-you-are-not-alone/

[sandensea]

1. They want everyone on Windows 10.

For better or worse.

[ret5hd]

2. "The better to see you with."

[sandensea]

3. +1

We might as well get used to it.

[PSPS]

4. I've seen this before several times over the years and the fix is fairly easy

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-install-windows-updates-error-code-80248015/61f1309b-90f3-4c5f-bcc3-63440155577a?auth=1

Summary:

1. Verify your clock's time and time zone are set properly.
2. Reset the Windows Update software folder as described in the above link.