This error code translates to ERROR_INTERNET_CANNOT_CONNECT. This could be caused by
firewall software blocking the Windows Update Site.
You may receive an "Error 0x80072EE2," "Error 0x80072EE7," "Error 0x80072EFD," "Error
0x80072F76," or "Error 0x80072F78" error message when you try to use the Windows Update
Web site or the Microsoft Update Web site
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836941
When searching for available updates on the Update site, you see the 0x80072EE7 error
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...=en&IsMu=False
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"PeterPilot" <> wrote in message
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| I'm running XP and lately when trying to access the update site, I am
| getting an error message 0x80072EE7
| Can anyone shed any light on this one?
| Thanks. Peter.