Microsoft Windows 7 Update Error Code 80072f8f
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LiNovember 8, 201118 Share 0 0 Windows Update error 80072f8f SYMPTOM When running Windows Update, the error code 0x80072f8f was received. CAUSE Regarding the error code 80072f8f, it means “ERROR_INTERNET_DECODING_FAILED” which caused by the Internet Time could not be synchronized with global Update gtw cybertrust certificate authority Server. The valid date and time are on the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate code 80072f8f server 2008 r2 that the Windows Update website uses. In this scenario, the Windows Update scan operation is unable to scan the computer for updates error 8024001b successfully. RESOLUTION Please take the following steps to check the issue: 1. Click the “Start” button, type “Date and Time” in the Search bar, and then click “Date and Time” in the Programs list. 2. In http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-update/windows-7-windows-update-error-80072f8f/70704156-4f4e-4843-b542-409b7e11ba0d the “Date and Time Settings” dialog box, please perform the following: 1) Check the time and date on system: In the “Date and Time” dialog box, click “Change date and time”, configure the correct date and time and click OK. 2) Ensure the Time zone setting is correct. 3) Configure Internet Time Setting: a)Switch to the “Internet Time” tab and then click Change settings. b)Select the https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/win7/2011/11/08/windows-update-error-80072f8f/ check box next to “Synchronize with an Internet time server”, select the time server “time.windows.com”, and then click "Update now". c)Then Click OK to apply the settings. Please restart the computer and check the issue. Tags 80072f8f Windows Update Comments (18) Cancel reply Name * Email * Website Nicholas Li says: October 20, 2016 at 4:14 pm Hi Eric, Glad to know this helps! If you need any help about Windows 7, you are welcome to post in our forum: Windows 7 IT Pro Forums social.technet.microsoft.com/…/w7itpro Have a nice day! Reply hassan sayed issa20014 says: October 20, 2016 at 4:14 pm thank you Reply Anonymous says: October 20, 2016 at 4:14 pm It's very useful 🙂 Reply Dirtysausage says: November 8, 2011 at 12:16 pm Did all the steps and its not working Reply Eric says: December 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm thanks for the help it worked great!! Reply Saboor says: February 4, 2013 at 11:21 am I have window 7 enterprises and for the last 6 Month could not update it always it shows that no important update available. Your assistance in this regards would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance Reply John3058 says: November 9, 2013 at 3:09 am Well, I believe your problem is kinda related with corrupt OS files, inc
when the time zone is configured incorrectly. If you receive the error Windows Update Error 80072f8f while checking for updates then the date and time of your computer http://www.wintips.org/fix-windows-update-80072f8f-error-windows-computer-phone/ may not match the date and time of the Windows Update  online service. When you synchronize your computer's clock with a time server on the Internet, the clock on your computer is updated to match the time server's clock. This ensures that the clock on your computer is always accurate. Your computer's clock is usually synchronized with an Internet time server update error once a week but to perform the synchronization, you have your computer connected to the Internet. If your computer or your Windows phone is not synchronized with a time server then you have to manually check if your date & time settings are correct. In this guide you can find detailed instructions on how to solve the Windows Update 80072f8f problem windows update error on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista based computer or Windows Phone. How to fix the 80072F8F error during Windows Update on a Windows PC or Phone. Solution 1. Check your date and time settings. Solution 2. Modify Advanced Security Settings in Internet Explorer. Solution 3. Modify Firewall settings / Add exceptions. Solution 1. Check your date and time settings. Ensure that your computer's (or phone) date and time are correct. To do that: * * Click here for Windows Phone instructions 1. Open Windows Control Panel. In Windows 7 & Vista: Go to Start > Control Panel. In Windows 10, 8 & 8.1: Press “Windows”  + “R” keys to load the Run dialog box. Type “control panel” and press Enter. 2. Change the View by: to Small icons. 3. Double click to open Date and Time. 4. Press “Change date and time” to specify the current date/time/year in your computer. 5. When finished with date/time, press “Change time zone” and ensure that you have the proper time zone according to your location. 5a. Set your current Tim