microsoft must be going through hell.

After trying all these steps, the problem remains. Microsoft must be
going through hell since I see thousands of posts everywhere regarding
basically the same problem.

> Andre wrote:
> > I keep getting this message ever since the windows
> > updates changed their look. It happens whenever I try to
> > update.
> >
> > [Error number: 0x80072EE2]
> > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot
> > display the requested page. You may find the following
> > resources helpful in resolving the problem:
> >
> >
> > Unfortunately the resources were not able to help me.
> >
> >
> > thank you....Andre
> Hello Andre,
> The 72ee2 error translates to Error-Internet-timeout The request has timed out.
>
> Do you have a 3rd-part "anonimizer" program ? or a "popup-ad stopper/remover" ?
> Do you have Norton Internet Security?
>
> Make very sure your pc has the correct & current date & local time & timezone. Having incorrect time will give the W U servers/programs a hiccup. (ie, don't have it a day ahead or backdated)
>
> You may get to the windows update site, but yet a setting in IE could be the blocker.
> Recheck your Security & Privacy settings AND the ADVANCED settings in I.E.
>
> 1. In Internet Explorer> Tools, click Internet Options, and then click Languages....
> If this box is empty, add at least one language -- your usual national language.
> If you happen to have 2 or more, move English up on this list.
>
> 2. Disengage your Discussion Bar in Internet Explorer: Click View on main IE menu.
> Point to Explorer Bar. If "Discuss" has a check mark, click Discuss to *remove the check mark* and clear it.
> You may note, if the discussion bar is active, it would appear near the bottom of IE window.
>
> 3. I. E. Tools >Internet Options > Advanced Tab > (scroll down thru the list)
>
> These are "some" of the items that I do have CHECKed (selected):
> Under HTTP 1.1 settings --
> Use HTTP 1.1 (ON / Selected)
> + Enable / check to use HTTP 1.1 with proxy servers **** <<----
>
> and under Security :
> Clear (un-check) the check box next to "Check for server certificate revocation" . ( *OFF* )
>
> Use SSL 2.0 (ON / selected)
> Use SSL 3.0 (ON)
>
> 4. Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Connections Tab
> Click on LAN Settings > * Uncheck* the Automatically detect settings.
> Make sure _no other_ settings on this screen are enabled.
>
> 5. Internet Explorer > main menu /Tools/Internet Options >
>
> Security Tab/ click on green icon Trusted Sites/click Sites button.
> Look very closely at line that says: "Require server verification (https for all sites in this zone" to *clear* the selection.
> (e.g. You want that to be clear or un-checked (un-ticked)).
>
> In the "Add this Web site to the zone:" field, add these entries to list of "Trusted Sites" --
>
> type
> http://www.download.windowsupdate.com (click Add)
>
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com (with HTTPS)
>
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> http://download.windowsupdate.com
>
> Click OK.
> Apply changes, then try Windows Update again.
> - - - -
>
> As a temporary measure, type in or click this HTTPS address
> https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>
> For Windows XP Service Pack 2 systems, substitute v5 for v4 above.
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User

read this,
0x80072EE2 error article.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

"Andre" <> wrote in message
news: om...
> After trying all these steps, the problem remains. Microsoft must be
> going through hell since I see thousands of posts everywhere regarding
> basically the same problem.
>
> > Andre wrote:
> > > I keep getting this message ever since the windows
> > > updates changed their look. It happens whenever I try to
> > > update.
> > >
> > > [Error number: 0x80072EE2]
> > > Windows Update has encountered an error and cannot
> > > display the requested page. You may find the following
> > > resources helpful in resolving the problem:
> > >
> > >
> > > Unfortunately the resources were not able to help me.
> > >
> > >
> > > thank you....Andre
> > Hello Andre,
> > The 72ee2 error translates to Error-Internet-timeout The request
has timed out.
> >
> > Do you have a 3rd-part "anonimizer" program ? or a "popup-ad
stopper/remover" ?
> > Do you have Norton Internet Security?
> >
> > Make very sure your pc has the correct & current date & local time &
timezone. Having incorrect time will give the W U servers/programs a
hiccup. (ie, don't have it a day ahead or backdated)
> >
> > You may get to the windows update site, but yet a setting in IE could be
the blocker.
> > Recheck your Security & Privacy settings AND the ADVANCED settings in
I.E.
> >
> > 1. In Internet Explorer> Tools, click Internet Options, and then click
Languages....
> > If this box is empty, add at least one language -- your usual national
language.
> > If you happen to have 2 or more, move English up on this list.
> >
> > 2. Disengage your Discussion Bar in Internet Explorer: Click View on
main IE menu.
> > Point to Explorer Bar. If "Discuss" has a check mark, click Discuss to
*remove the check mark* and clear it.
> > You may note, if the discussion bar is active, it would appear near the
bottom of IE window.
> >
> > 3. I. E. Tools >Internet Options > Advanced Tab > (scroll down thru
the list)
> >
> > These are "some" of the items that I do have CHECKed (selected):
> > Under HTTP 1.1 settings --
> > Use HTTP 1.1 (ON / Selected)
> > + Enable / check to use HTTP 1.1 with proxy servers **** <<----
> >
> > and under Security :
> > Clear (un-check) the check box next to "Check for server certificate
revocation" . ( *OFF* )
> >
> > Use SSL 2.0 (ON / selected)
> > Use SSL 3.0 (ON)
> >
> > 4. Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Connections Tab
> > Click on LAN Settings > * Uncheck* the Automatically detect settings.
> > Make sure _no other_ settings on this screen are enabled.
> >
> > 5. Internet Explorer > main menu /Tools/Internet Options >
> >
> > Security Tab/ click on green icon Trusted Sites/click Sites button.
> > Look very closely at line that says: "Require server verification
(https for all sites in this zone" to *clear* the selection.
> > (e.g. You want that to be clear or un-checked (un-ticked)).
> >
> > In the "Add this Web site to the zone:" field, add these entries to
list of "Trusted Sites" --
> >
> > type
> > http://www.download.windowsupdate.com (click Add)
> >
> > http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com (with HTTPS)
> >
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > http://download.windowsupdate.com
> >
> > Click OK.
> > Apply changes, then try Windows Update again.
> > - - - -
> >
> > As a temporary measure, type in or click this HTTPS address
> > https://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > For Windows XP Service Pack 2 systems, substitute v5 for v4 above.
> > --
> > Maurice N
> > MVP Windows - Shell / User