Whether it’s to get access to the latest features and tools or to keep your system secure, it’s a good idea to keep your Windows up to date. The Windows Update feature is usually the way most users get these updates. But every now and then, you might encounter a download error when trying to update Windows via Windows Update.

One of those common errors is the “download error 0x80248007”. Why does this happen and how can you fix it so that you can keep your Windows updated? Here’s everything you need to know.

The download error 0x80248007 or 0x80072ee7, a similar error, is a Windows Update error that can appear during the download phase of the update. While there are several reasons why this happens, there are certain buggy update packages that are the main culprits. This issue is not new to Windows 11, as it has occurred in previous versions as well.

These errors indicate that this Windows update is missing some files, or that the update cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms, usually due to corrupt or missing files, but sometimes, as mentioned, due to a bug in the update. In the past, Microsoft has acknowledged this fact and tried to release fixes through subsequent updates. However, since bugs are a natural part of the system, and occur due to technical or human error, there is no guarantee that such errors will never occur again.