Upgraded to Vista from XP SP2 and WU doesn't work (80072EFD)

I've upgraded to Vista Enterprise from XP SP2 and I cannot get Windows update
to work.

It keeps giving me the error 80072EFD, which the help files talks about
needing to add the microsoft website to my trusted websites, but I've done
this and I still get this message. Keep in mind I am using the Windows Update
Control Panel window because anytime I goto the microsoft update site it is
opened.

Anyone else have this issue? I'm connected to the web via a wireless hub on
a cable broadband connection.

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

If you are not using the Windows Firewall and are using a 3rd party Firewall, make sure
that these sites are in your exceptions/allow list -

http://*.update.microsoft.com
https://*.update.microsoft.com
http://download.windowsupdate.com


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"Taylor" <> wrote in message
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| I've upgraded to Vista Enterprise from XP SP2 and I cannot get Windows update
| to work.
|
| It keeps giving me the error 80072EFD, which the help files talks about
| needing to add the microsoft website to my trusted websites, but I've done
| this and I still get this message. Keep in mind I am using the Windows Update
| Control Panel window because anytime I goto the microsoft update site it is
| opened.
|
| Anyone else have this issue? I'm connected to the web via a wireless hub on
| a cable broadband connection.

I'm not using a third party firewall! I added these websites to my trusted
sites list and I still get this error.

Any ideas?

Please note that for this version of Windows (Vista) the website has been replaced by
Windows Update in Control Panel.

Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...0.html#updates

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TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
====================================
How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com.sg/
Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/


"Taylor" <> wrote in message
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| I'm not using a third party firewall! I added these websites to my trusted
| sites list and I still get this error.
|
| Any ideas?

How about a helpful answer. Taylor is already using the Control Panel. I am
having the same problem.

"TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> Please note that for this version of Windows (Vista) the website has been replaced by
> Windows Update in Control Panel.
>
> Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...0.html#updates
>
> --
> ====================================
> TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> ====================================
> How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com.sg/
> Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
> Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>
>
> "Taylor" <> wrote in message
> news:29FE96B8-22B2-4811-AD4F-...
> | I'm not using a third party firewall! I added these websites to my trusted
> | sites list and I still get this error.
> |
> | Any ideas?
>
>
>

Vista doesn't use the website for WU/MU.

"Tobin" wrote:

> How about a helpful answer. Taylor is already using the Control Panel. I am
> having the same problem.
>
> "TaurArian [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>
> > Please note that for this version of Windows (Vista) the website has been replaced by
> > Windows Update in Control Panel.
> >
> > Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista
> > http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...0.html#updates
> >
> > --
> > ====================================
> > TaurArian [MS-MVP] 2005-2007 - Australia
> > ====================================
> > How to make a good post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > Backup and data recovery: http://www.acronis.com.sg/
> > Enhancing file system performance: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
> > Defending your machine: http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
> >
> >
> > "Taylor" <> wrote in message
> > news:29FE96B8-22B2-4811-AD4F-...
> > | I'm not using a third party firewall! I added these websites to my trusted
> > | sites list and I still get this error.
> > |
> > | Any ideas?
> >
> >
> >