Windows Update Error Code: 80072EE2

Anonymous
2009-10-24T01:23:53+00:00

Im running Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit edition, Microsoft Security Essentials, and windows firewall. I keep getting the 80072EE2 error.

I have no idea what to do about this. Ive already tried all the methods in both:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80072ee2

with the exception of the Method F and the Advanced methods: B/C.

Ive been trying to update since last night, so I dont think waiting anymore will help.

Ive also uninstalled and reinstalled my network adapter driver. 

(Also tried the little "fixit" button on this thread: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/bfbdec70-e928-47ee-b073-665c4851bf4c)

Any help would be appreciated.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2010-02-04T12:04:21+00:00

Hi Fireblaze,

I am sorry it took so long for me to get back to your thread.

I would suggest you to follow the steps listed under **"Advanced troubleshooting methods"**in the following article:

You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

Regards,

Gulrez

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

Was this answer helpful?

200+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

68 additional answers

Sort by: Newest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2017-07-30T02:04:41+00:00

    Hi guys,

    Some of the links don't work anymore on microsoft website here and all the solutions provided are one shot solutions that don't work for everyone.

    Here's a complete guide to follow to try to resolve any windows update issue :

    https://www.ghacks.net/2010/12/20/microsoft-windows-update-overview-all-you-need-to-know/

    I hope it will help.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-16T19:12:32+00:00

    Here it is May already. Sorry, but waiting hasn't been the solution. Tried over and over again.  I have been in touch with Microsoft via phone re this problem.  We spent days on it - it has not been resolved.  So my next thing is to try to follow the registry key suggestion. Thanks.

    Was this answer helpful?

    1 person found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-16T07:20:06+00:00

    Thank you so much.. Solved my problem

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-09T11:15:50+00:00

    Thank You so much for your help.

    I went into the registery and  deleted this entry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU "UseWUServer"=dword:00000001

    After this , reboot the server and windows found all available updates for me.

    Thanks again.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments