Some links to provide information
Error: 80072EFD = ERROR_INTERNET_CANNOT_CONNECT
Translation: Cannot connect to the Internet server
When accessing the Update site, you receive the 0x80072EE2 or 0x80072EFD error.
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...=en&IsMu=False
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
Step 6: Remove the proxy server
it explains - proxycfg -d (to clear proxy cache)
| 2. net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service)
| | 4. net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service)
Finding a solution for the 0x80072EFD error
http://www.updatexp.com/0x80072efd.html
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
What causes Error 0x8024502d
http://www.updatexp.com/0x8024502d.html
To open a command prompt:
Click Start, select run and type: CMD
or Click Start, Select: All Programs, Select: Accessories, Select: Command Prompt
In plain English - stopping/starting and renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder -
although I don't think it's necessary for error 80072EFD but it's a magic cure for many -
Renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.
Equivalent of: net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service)
Can be done by either the above method or Click Start, Choose Run and type: net stop
wuauserv
Rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a. Click Start, click Run, type %systemroot%, and then click OK.
b. Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c. Type SoftwareDistribution.old, and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
Click Start. Choose Run.
In the Run box, type services.msc.
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.
Equivalent of : net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service
Can be done by either the above method or Click Start , Choose Run and type: net start
wuauserv
Hope the above has been useful in explaining some of the things you have read.
HTH
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"Bulge" <> wrote in message
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| Guys, hello there, you are fantastic!
|
| The only thing is that I do not understand a thing you are saying: is there
| anyone who can put me in writing the light versions of what you are saying
| about the error code 80072EFD, in order to update with the Microsoft Security
| Software?
|
| GK wrote: Using command prompt (I have not even slightest idea what does it
| mean: I believe there are some other people too, who think that it is so
| complicated, sophisticated and above my head, that I would not even bother
| myself to write anything to them, ...but I will). Is there anyone who dear to
| answer me, as for simple cusiousity to teach us.
|
| And this:
| 1. proxycfg -d (to clear proxy cache)
| 2. net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service)
| what does this mean in simplified representation: where do i have to click?
| Deskilling the path for me, please!
|
| I do not even know, how to delete all files and folders in Windows Explorer,
| I cannot find C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (your windows folder may vary,
| but still).
|
| And "Again using command prompt
| 4. net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service)
| and I do not know how.
|
| Could anybody write it down in plain language, what should I do and where do
| I click next? I surely do appreciate the prompt answer.
|
| But do not understand the philosophy of Microsoft: Down below it is said: As
| is the practice of other software programs that interact with USENET
| communities, the IP Address of your computer will be included in the header
| of this post. More...
| and when you click on the More...
| there is an answer which contradict with the above sentence:
| Once you complete your message, and click the Send button, your message is
| processed and permanently posted to the discussion group.
| ...but I see below only Post and Close buttons, I do not see Send button.
| Is it safe to talk with you anyway?
| I'll make myself bold to do so, and I push the button Post (hope it reaches
| you!)
|
| "Ricks" wrote:
|
| >
| > And worked for me.
| > Looks like this should be added to the Windows solution page.
| >
| > "ili_" wrote:
| >
| > > Hello again,
| > > I went once again through posts here and found a solution given by "GK" and
| > > repeated later by "Taurarian". It worked for me but also not at once. I had
| > > to repeat described procedure twice for each update. But finally I made it.
| > > Thank you guys for this protocol!!
| > > Regards.
| > >
| > > GK wrote:
| > > Here is how I was able to work around the problem.
| > > Using command prompt
| > > 1. proxycfg -d (to clear proxy cache)
| > > 2. net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service)
| > >
| > > Using Windows Explorer
| > > 3. Delete all files and folders in
| > > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (your windows folder may vary)
| > >
| > > Again using command prompt
| > > 4. net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service)
| > >
| > > Try now going back to Windows Update web page.
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