Can't Access update sites

When trying to accessing windows or office update sites get error code of
0x80072ee2. has 2 Resolutions listed, tryed both and still have not been able
to get updates.

Any suggestions.

When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD
error. (Resolution 1) Last updated : 10/21/2005 Print | Close



Problem description
This error may occur if your Internet connection or configuration is
preventing access to the Update site.


Applicable operating systems


Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows Server 2003



Resolutions
1. A misconfigured Proxy/Firewall can cause this problem. Double-check the
Proxy/Firewall settings.
Add the following urls to the exception list within your Firewall/Proxy:
http://*.update.microsoft.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com
For help configuring Proxy/Firewall refer to documentation or contact the
manufacturer.



When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD
error. (Resolution 2) Last updated : 10/21/2005 Print | Close



Problem description
This error may occur if your Internet connection or configuration is
preventing access to the Update site.


Applicable operating systems


Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows Server 2003



Resolutions
1. Add the following Trusted Sites:
Start Internet Explorer.
On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Click the Security tab.
Click the Trusted sites icon.
Click the Sites button.
Clear the Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone
check box.
Use the Add button next to the Add this Web site to the zone box to add the
following sites:
http://*.update.microsoft.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com

Click OK.

For more information on this issue and alternate resolution please click on
the Microsoft Knowledge Base link below.

Error 0x80072EE2 is: ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT
Translation: The request has timed out.

See also:
When searching for available updates on the Update site, you receive the 0x8024502d
error - WinXP.
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...=en&IsMu=False


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| When trying to accessing windows or office update sites get error code of
| 0x80072ee2. has 2 Resolutions listed, tryed both and still have not been able
| to get updates.
|
| Any suggestions.
|
| When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD
| error. (Resolution 1) Last updated : 10/21/2005 Print | Close
|
|
|
| Problem description
| This error may occur if your Internet connection or configuration is
| preventing access to the Update site.
|
|
| Applicable operating systems
|
|
| Windows 2000
|
| Windows XP
|
| Windows Server 2003
|
|
|
| Resolutions
| 1. A misconfigured Proxy/Firewall can cause this problem. Double-check the
| Proxy/Firewall settings.
| Add the following urls to the exception list within your Firewall/Proxy:
| http://*.update.microsoft.com
| https://*.update.microsoft.com
| http://download.windowsupdate.com
| For help configuring Proxy/Firewall refer to documentation or contact the
| manufacturer.
|
|
|
| When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD
| error. (Resolution 2) Last updated : 10/21/2005 Print | Close
|
|
|
| Problem description
| This error may occur if your Internet connection or configuration is
| preventing access to the Update site.
|
|
| Applicable operating systems
|
|
| Windows 2000
|
| Windows XP
|
| Windows Server 2003
|
|
|
| Resolutions
| 1. Add the following Trusted Sites:
| Start Internet Explorer.
| On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
| Click the Security tab.
| Click the Trusted sites icon.
| Click the Sites button.
| Clear the Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone
| check box.
| Use the Add button next to the Add this Web site to the zone box to add the
| following sites:
| http://*.update.microsoft.com
| https://*.update.microsoft.com
| http://download.windowsupdate.com
|
| Click OK.
|
| For more information on this issue and alternate resolution please click on
| the Microsoft Knowledge Base link below.
|
|
|
|
|