My computer will otherwise not updating windows. 80072EE2 error code

The last update was on 8/14 and since then I can not access the server for updates.  My machine is a Toshiba Satellite L555, CPU Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB, 64-bit with Windows Home Premium.  I get error code 80072EE2. I installed Norton Internet Security.
This problem also exists on two other computers.  One is a Dell Inspiron with Vista which has had the problem for several months and the other is a same Toshiba that is fresh out of the box and has no additional firewall or antivirus protection.  I would be very appeciate any assistance. I tried to disable the firewall and added update sites to trusted sites.

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If Windows Update, error 80072ee2 during updates, the Windows Update servers may experience an unusually high number of requests for updates. Close Windows Update, wait 10 to 15 minutes, and then run Windows Update again. Alternatively, you can wait for automatic update of Windows run at its next scheduled time.

Visit this link for more information on this error.

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