Fix Windows Update Error 80072efd
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without too much difficulty. In this article we will go through solving the problem and how to prevent it in the future. Description When you try to access the Windows Update or Microsoft Update website
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you receive error code 80072efd which prevents you from downloading updates. Repair instruction The 80072efd windows 8 error can be caused by a firewall which is blocking the connection to the Update website, incorrect IP address, proxy settings, windows update error code 80072efd server 2012 r2 or a conflict with the antivirus program you are using. Before you try the following troubleshooting tips, refer to the documentation or help section which was included with the firewall program you are using to update http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-update/windows-update-error-80072efd/398546d2-6b6d-47a0-b075-82d815fa9a8f your firewall program to allow Windows Update and then try accessing the Update website again.If you still receive the error message click on Internet Explorer to open the browser window and then choose Tools from the main toolbar. Click on Internet Options on the drop down menu and then choose Connections. Click on the Local Area Network Settings and then choose Advanced and locate Exceptions and enter windowsupdate.microsoft.com;v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com; download.windowsupdate.com. When you are http://www.error.info/windows/update-80072efd.html finished, click OK. Try to access the Update website again.Sometimes the entries for the Windows Update can cause the error to occur. This is because the IP address can change for the Update website which is why Microsoft does not recommend keeping the entries in the HOSTS file. To delete Windows Update entries click on Start on the main toolbar and place your mouse pointer over All Programs and then choose Accessories. Click on Notepad and when the program opens click on File and then choose Open. Choose All Files from the pull down menu under Files of Type. Click on the pull down menu next to Look in at the top of the window and choose the system32 folder and then choose drivers.Click on hosts and when the file opens delete the entries for Windows Update and then click on Save. Try to access the Updates website again. To learn more about this error, please check out our Error Analyzer software. User Comments Score What do you know about Windows error 80072efd: < Please select how do you rate it > essential neutral can be deleted ------------------------------------------------------------------------ don't know Incorrect, please try again Other Update error messages Error Code 8000FFFF Error Code: 0x80240016 The website has encountered a problem and cannot di
we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. Solved: HELP! Unable to update Windows Code 80072EFD Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by Trebliug, May 11, https://forums.techguy.org/threads/solved-help-unable-to-update-windows-code-80072efd.572429/ 2007. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Advertisement Trebliug Thread Starter Joined: Jul 10, http://www.reimageplus.com/fix-update-80072efd-error/ 2005 Messages: 51 This has been like this for about three days now, Windows update fails and comes up with error code 80072EFD. Any suggestions please... I am using Vista and I am regretting why I bought a microsoft product again. Trebliug, May 11, 2007 #1 Sponsor spiked232 Joined: May 9, 2007 Messages: 73 From windows update Microsoft website http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/93b6ab71-8b21-4b50-b40e-abb80eba29271033.mspx If you receive Windows Update error 80072efd while checking for updates, you might need to add the website addresses from which Windows Update downloads updates to your firewall exceptions or "allow" list. To add the Windows Update websites to a firewall exceptions list • Windows Firewall ships with this version of Windows and should already include these sites in the exceptions list. If you use a different firewall, windows update error refer to the software publisher's help to see how to add these websites to your firewall exceptions list: • http://*.update.microsoft.com • https://*.update.microsoft.com • http://download.windowsupdate.com If the problem persists after you have followed the steps above, see this Knowledge Base article on the Microsoft Help and Support website or go to the Windows Update Support Center website to request support by e-mail. Help and Support search term: WindowsUpdate_80072efd spiked232, May 11, 2007 #2 Trebliug Thread Starter Joined: Jul 10, 2005 Messages: 51 I have tried this already with no success, I've also tried disabling my Bullguard v7.0 with same result. My MSN live messenger also fails to sign in and these are the codes: Error Code: 80048820 Extended Error Code: 80048439 Thanks... Trebliug, May 12, 2007 #3 uhaligani Guest Joined: Apr 6, 2006 Messages: 1,056 I thought that was an MS messenger error, but associated with updates. try this In Internet Explorer, click Tools and then click Internet Options. In the Internet Options dialog box, go to the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings… Untick the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) checkbox. Click OK and OK again Internet Options Click on the Start menu, select Run and type the following: regsv
Company About UsPartnersNewsAwardsPress ReleaseBlogCareersContact Us You are here:Home>Labs>Research>Fix Update 80072efd Troubleshooting Windows Update 80072efd ErrorsOverview - What is Windows Update Error 80072efd?Windows update error 80072efd is related specifically to downloading and installing windows updates from Microsoft's servers and indicates there is a problem gaining a connection.It is common to see this error message if Microsoft's servers are overloaded with update requests. It can also be seen if third party firewall software or proxy services are interfering with the Internet connection.Common causes for Seeing Windows Update Error 80072efdThe main cause for receiving an 80072efd error is due to your computer being unable to communicate with Microsoft's update servers. This could either be because they are down and unavailable or unavailable due to high demand.You could also have trouble connecting to Microsoft's update servers if you are using a third party firewall that is blocking the relevant update ports. A badly configured proxy server can also contribute to receiving this error when your computer attempts to contact Microsoft.In some cases, infection by a virus or malicious software can interfere with the Windows Update process. If this is the case, you may receive a Windows Update Error 80072efd. Solutions - How to Solve Windows Update Error 80072efdBusy Servers - If it's the first time you've seen this error, it could be that Microsoft's servers are just busy and unavailable. In this case, simply close Windows Update and try again later. Usually server downtime will last no longer than 10 to 15 minutes. The most likely outcome is the update will succeed at a later time.Firewalls and Proxy Servers - If this error message persists, you may be inadvertently blocking the update process by the use of a firewall or proxy server. Turning off these programs can temporarily verify if this is the case.If the update succeeded with your firewall turned off, you may