Code 80072EFE. Windows has encountered an unknown error when you try to install the updates.

First of all.  I have Windows 7 ultimate.

Recently, I had problems with malware.  I have to click on a link to google search and get sent to some site asking me to buy stuff (I have not).  I tried several different anti-virus and malware, including:

1 McAffee (which is a joke)

2 avast

3. stop Zilla

4 Malware bytes.

1-3 have not picking up anything either.  And 4 stopped working after 10 minutes through a thorough analysis.  With a quick scan, we didn't find any malware.

I tried safe mode and nothing.  So I restored to an earlier point when it was working fine.

I tried to download the updates, but I get an error 80072EFE and am unable to download the updates.  I checked McAffee and all windows programs have full access, so there should be no firewall problem.  STOPzilla and Avast are no problem, due to the restoration.  I need help! Help, please!  If the cat is available, would be great.

Thank you

See if this triple McAfee fix solves the problem: http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507

For good measure, also make a Reset (see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058).

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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