Error code 80072F78 - 50% downloaded

I tried to install the latest security fixes - February 2012. Six updates downloaded and installed OK. However, three updates fail to download and update, after omitting that 50% downloaded with error code 80072F78. Are the three updates that won't install
KB2654428
KB2660465
KB2633874

No obvious reason for the failure, a disk space sufficient (6.3 GB free), historically no problems installing security patches, which are always downloaded and installed OK. No change in System. I tried to run MicrosoftFixit which said two problems and fixed them. But this has no effect. I also tried to check again the updates again who said three updates are required, but still not manage to go beyond 50% downloaded 3.4 MB
Microsoft Vista Ultimate running.

Hi Harry,.

What Microsoft fixit did you run?

Method 1
I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

How to resolve problems connecting to Windows Update or Microsoft Update
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/818018

Method 2
Try the steps from the following link:

You may encounter temporary connection related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

Method 3
I would say allows you to clean start, then download and install the update from Microsoft Download center.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
Note:
follow step 7 clean boot KB929135 article to reset the computer in normal mode.

February 2012 security release ISO Image
http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=28924

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