Code error 80072EFE during Windows Update

Anonymous
2010-03-20T07:33:01+00:00

ERROR CODE 80072EFE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UPDATE IN WINDOWS UPDATE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. McAFEE installed after win security ess. uninstalled. several problems w/  programs " not responding" constantly and pc running very slow.  compaq presario  SR5550F

Windows for home | Other | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-06-20T14:28:02+00:00

    can you tell me how?? please im desprite here DX

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-06-22T01:54:56+00:00

    Hi,

    Check if you can Norton utility from here.

    http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FixTDSS.exe

    For more information about this tool click below.

    http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2010-090608-3309-99

    Reboot the computer and then try the TDSSKILLER tool

    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-04T13:57:54+00:00

    After following your steps, I found I did not have a windows update service, under services, as stated below:

    How may I repair that?

    Method 1: Make sure that the following services are started.

    1. Click Start, type services.msc, press enter and then click Services.
    2. Double-click on this service:

    ·          Windows Update service.

    ·          Cryptographic service.

    ·          Background intelligent transfer service.

    1. Click the General tab. Verify that the service has not been disabled in the Startup Type box. If it has, click Automatic to have it start when you start the computer.

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