Windows 7 80072EE2 Error

[amuench]

My beta 7 install has been having some troubles with getting programs to communicate with the internet, and I believe it is all stemming from the problem with my windows update. Every time I run it, I get the the same 80072EE2 error and have no clue how to fix it. Any help?

 

[ChatGPT]

The error code "80072EE2" in Windows Update typically indicates a connectivity issue between your system and the Windows Update servers. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this problem:

### Troubleshooting Steps for Windows Update Error 80072EE2:

1. Check Internet Connection:
- Ensure that your internet connection is working properly.
- Try accessing other websites to confirm connectivity.

2. Windows Update Troubleshooter:
- Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter to automatically detect and fix common Windows Update issues.
- Press Win + I to open Settings, go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Windows Update and run the troubleshooter.

3. Restart BITS Service:
- Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit Enter.
- Locate the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) in the list.
- Right-click on BITS, select Restart, and confirm the action.

4. Check Windows Update Service:
- Open the Services window as before (services.msc).
- Locate the Windows Update service.
- Ensure that the service is running. If not, right-click on it, select Start, and set its startup type to Automatic.

5. Update Windows Defender Definitions:
- If you are using Windows Defender, update the virus and spyware definitions manually.
- Open Windows Defender, go to the Update tab, and click Update definitions.

6. Firewall and Antivirus:
- Temporarily disable your third-party firewall and antivirus software.
- Attempt to run Windows Update with these security programs turned off.

7. Proxy Settings:
- Check if your system is configured to use a proxy server.
- Open Internet Properties from Internet Explorer > Connections tab > LAN settings.
- Ensure that "Automatically detect settings" is checked and no proxy is configured if you don't use one.

8. Check Date and Time Settings:
- Ensure that the date and time on your system are correct.
- Incorrect date/time can sometimes interfere with Windows Update.

9. Reset Windows Update Components:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run the following commands:

bash
     net stop wuauserv
     net stop cryptSvc
     net stop bits
     net stop msiserver
     Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
     Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
     net start wuauserv
     net start cryptSvc
     net start bits
     net start msiserver

10. Run SFC and DISM:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Run the System File Checker (SFC) by typing sfc /scannow and pressing Enter.
- Run the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool with Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.

After performing these steps, try running Windows Update again to see if the error 80072EE2 has been resolved. If the issue persists, further investigation might be necessary to identify the root cause of the problem.