Error when trying to download packages: "Error while downloading package: Package suspended (-2147209210)"
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Error when trying to download packages: "Error while downloading package: Package suspended (-2147209210)"

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Article ID: 176650

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IT Management Suite

Issue/Introduction

Why am I getting the following?

Log message on machines when trying to download packages: Error while downloading package: Package suspended (-2147209210)

Resolution

You will get this suspended message under the following circumstances.
  • A higher priority download is in action, such as a sequential package.
  • A blockout is in place.
  • This package is busy downloading to a different client.
  • Dependency has not been reached.
  • Scheduled maintenance for the server.

This causes a time delay on when the client will next try to request the information. On resumption, it backs off exponentially, the first time for 3 minutes, then for 6 minutes, then 12 minutes, and so on.

Note: Other processes or maintenance windows could also be interfering with the Software Update Cycle allowing the client to download the updates. Ensure that the Software Update Cycle is scheduled for a time when it is least strenuous on the Notification Server.