Error Ox80072EE7

I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
someone help?
Thanks

What operating system are you using?
What directions have you already followed?

Have you read:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

I would place a bit on -
• Too much activity on the update site
or
• Server time-out issues on the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site

Let it go for a day and try again tomorrow.

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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org


"rb9934" wrote:

> I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> someone help?
> Thanks

Dear TaurArian,

ANother user posted here
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&cr=&sloc=&p=1

Same problem.

For me I use Windows XP Professional SP3

And for the Directions I Tried, I tried everything on the link you gave,
along with the HOSTS file, but found nothing on it.

"TaurArian" wrote:

> What operating system are you using?
> What directions have you already followed?
>
> Have you read:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941
>
> I would place a bit on -
> • Too much activity on the update site
> or
> • Server time-out issues on the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site
>
> Let it go for a day and try again tomorrow.
>
> --
> --------------------------------
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
> Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
>
>
> "rb9934" wrote:
>
> > I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> > the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> > someone help?
> > Thanks

Thanks for the response.
I am using XP, read the instructions on MS website for this error, checked
the HOSTS file, disabled the IP address there for local host - didn't work.
disabled Norton anti virus - didn't work, disabled the firewall, didn't work.
I will try again tomorrow. Thanks

"TaurArian" wrote:

> What operating system are you using?
> What directions have you already followed?
>
> Have you read:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941
>
> I would place a bit on -
> • Too much activity on the update site
> or
> • Server time-out issues on the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site
>
> Let it go for a day and try again tomorrow.
>
> --
> --------------------------------
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
> Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
>
>
> "rb9934" wrote:
>
> > I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> > the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> > someone help?
> > Thanks

My computer was infected with Antivirus XP2008 spyware, I removed all the
files and cleaned up as much as I could. I don't know if this is a result of
that too!!!

"SacredCultivator" wrote:

> Dear TaurArian,
>
> ANother user posted here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&cr=&sloc=&p=1
>
> Same problem.
>
> For me I use Windows XP Professional SP3
>
> And for the Directions I Tried, I tried everything on the link you gave,
> along with the HOSTS file, but found nothing on it.
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
> > What operating system are you using?
> > What directions have you already followed?
> >
> > Have you read:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941
> >
> > I would place a bit on -
> > • Too much activity on the update site
> > or
> > • Server time-out issues on the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site
> >
> > Let it go for a day and try again tomorrow.
> >
> > --
> > --------------------------------
> > TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
> > Update Services
> > http://taurarian.mvps.org
> >
> >
> > "rb9934" wrote:
> >
> > > I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> > > the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> > > someone help?
> > > Thanks

OK, let's rub our crystal balls and see if we can guess:

a) Which Version of Windows ?
b) What is the installed antivirus\security software ?
c) Is there a
1. Third party firewall installed ?
2. Popup\cookie blocker installed ?
3. Toolbars installed ?
d) Does the system access "windows update" directly through a modem;
dial-up; a wireless router ?

The person who comes up with the most correct answers wins an all
expenses paid trip to Windows Update !


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


rb9934 wrote:

> I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> someone help?
> Thanks

Hi SacredCultivator, due to the time of the month, I believe it's more likely
caused by high traffic on the WU site. Let it go for 24 hours and try again
then.

Like I said earlier, I got notification, ask to download the updates and
never saw the icon again - most likely I'll get the updates in a day or two.
I'm not rushing it.


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TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org


"SacredCultivator" wrote:

> Dear TaurArian,
>
> ANother user posted here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&cr=&sloc=&p=1
>
> Same problem.
>
> For me I use Windows XP Professional SP3
>
> And for the Directions I Tried, I tried everything on the link you gave,
> along with the HOSTS file, but found nothing on it.
>
> "TaurArian" wrote:
>
> > What operating system are you using?
> > What directions have you already followed?
> >
> > Have you read:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941
> >
> > I would place a bit on -
> > • Too much activity on the update site
> > or
> > • Server time-out issues on the Windows Update or Microsoft Update site
> >
> > Let it go for a day and try again tomorrow.
> >
> > --
> > --------------------------------
> > TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009
> > Update Services
> > http://taurarian.mvps.org
> >
> >
> > "rb9934" wrote:
> >
> > > I am trying to get windows update and the error Ox80072EE7 popsup. I followed
> > > the directions from the website to resolve this issue, didn't work. Can
> > > someone help?
> > > Thanks

a) Which Version of Windows ? (WinXP Pro SP3)
> b) What is the installed antivirus\security software ? (ESET NOD32)
> c) Is there a
> 1. Third party firewall installed ? (No FireWall at all)
> 2. Popup\cookie blocker installed ? (Not that I know of)
> 3. Toolbars installed ? (None)
> d) Does the system access "windows update" directly through a modem;
> dial-up; a wireless router ? (A wireless router, which I don't think is the problem given my Laptop was able to update through the Router, while my Desktop wasn't)

I shall wait a day and see.

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:

> OK, let's rub our crystal balls and see if we can guess:
>
> a) Which Version of Windows ?
> b) What is the installed antivirus\security software ?
> c) Is there a
> 1. Third party firewall installed ?
> 2. Popup\cookie blocker installed ?
> 3. Toolbars installed ?
> d) Does the system access "windows update" directly through a modem;
> dial-up; a wireless router ?
>
> The person who comes up with the most correct answers wins an all
> expenses paid trip to Windows Update !
>
>
> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
> ===============
> *-343-* FDNY
> Never Forgotten
> ===============

Dear Readers,

Well new day and still no luck, so I definitely don't think it is due to
the server being really busy...

I had my laptop infected with "Antivirus XP2008" it is a spyware - I cleaned
it up as much as I could. I think it is gone now. Cleaning involved deleting
few .dll files. Just wondering if this has to do anything with it.

"SacredCultivator" wrote:

> Dear Readers,
>
> Well new day and still no luck, so I definitely don't think it is due to
> the server being really busy...