My Windows Update won't let me install an update. It gives me the error: 80072EFE.

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• XP Media Center - unable to connect to Windows Update MSE fails with the error Code: 0X80072EFE

  OS: Windows XP Media Center: SP3, P4 3.20 Ghz, 1 GB of memory IE V8 processor

  I currently have problems to connect to Windows Update. I can't connect to the site at all and is the "this page cannot be displayed" whenever I try to open it. I diagnose the network connection and he came back with no problems found. I can download & install Microsoft Security Essentials, but I get error 0x80072EFE when I try to update. Note: MSE seems to update on its own, but not via the update button. I reset IE8 by default as well as the windows firewall and the IP (Winsockfix.exe) stack

  I also ran several different viruses, malware and Trojan scanners and all are own return. (AVG, Norton Security scan, MSE. I tried to run the scan to Microsoft Live, but the page froze when I tried to download it. It seems that any Microsoft Security site is blocked for some reason any. A Hijack log is available if needed?

  I had some browser redirect issues (I suspect the Virus), but it was very random and seems to have settled down. The main problem now is to get the update in the system and the MSE.

  Thank you

  TMcC

  Problem solved!

  Trojan:DOS / main Alureon.A in the MBR on the hard drive. Start into the recovery console and run FixMBR. It has detected the MBR was not correct and re-written the record. Windows Update now working as the MSE to date.

  I will me BEDTIME!

  Thank you guys for the entries.

  Tom

• Windows Update and Microsoft Security Essentials error 80072EFE code

  I am running windows vista sp2, recently I have problems with windows update, for some unknown reason, which I can't find an answer too, now I am unable to run updates. I tried to install Security Essentials to try to solve any pc problems but cannot do not run as it will not be updated.

  If bound to all, my problems started with my lack of support during the connection user profile, and then receive several error messages (with no information) on the host files.

  Can anyone help?

  When (date about) don't you install Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) and has been the computer fully-patched to Windows Update in time?

  What antivirus application was installed before you installed MSE, was your subscription always news, and did you uninstall it before installing MSE?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

  =======================================

  Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean my already infected computer?
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msescan/thread/87058857-D181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275

  You may encounter temporary connection [e.g. 0x80072EFE] errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941

  How to reset the Windows Update components?
  [Skip the section to APPLY to if Win7;] Access KB971058 via Internet Explorer (32-bit) only. Run the difficulty in DEFAULT and AGGRESSIVE modes, then restart]
  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

• Windows Update, not loading, getting the error "the website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to display."

  I just did a fresh install of win xp and impossible to get the update of windows to work. I get this message: the site has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view.

  You must be at Service Pack 3 level before you can use Windows updates.

  To determine which service pack is currently installed on your computer, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click run.
  2. Copy and paste, or type the following command, and then click OK:

  winver

  A dialog box displays the version of Windows and the service pack that is currently installed on your computer.

  If you haven't already done so, you will need to install the SP2 and SP3 (SP1 note no longer exists).

  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

  Installation of SP2 - http://support.microsoft.com/gp/xpsp2getinstall

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

  It is stated in "How to obtain the latest service pack XP" is.

  If you have problems obtaining the service pack from Windows Update, you can download the package of standalone update from the Download Center. This page will say that this installation package is intended for it professionals and developers. However, you can download this file safely. The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

  Download the Windows XP Service Pack 3 package now

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2497281
  You may be unable to access the site Web Windows Update in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003

• Can not install windows update to KB2656362 get the error code 880070490. Run fix, but it has not fixed the problem.

  Can not fix with fixit.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-error-80070490

  If you receive the Windows Update 80070490 error, it means that a file (CBS Manifest) that is needed to install updates is corrupt. To correct this problem, you will need repair Windows. Repair Windows will not damage your personal files or the programs that are installed on your computer.

  The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that cause Windows Update 80070490 error. You can access and run this tool by reading this Knowledge Base article on the Microsoft Web site.

  If the system update readiness tool solves the problem, you will need repair Windows.

  Of course a repair installation will not solve the problem if it is due to an infection of virus/malware etc.

• Windows Update failed. Get the error code 646.

  I am trying to install windows updates.  Service pack updates and Office (15 updates total office).  Updates download and go through the installation process.  But I got an error code (646) until the installation is complete.  I even tried to install updates at the time and still the same results.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled ofice.  Still a no go.  Help someone who has an answer.  It's really frustrating.

  OK... I had the same problem with the download of the 2007 Microsoft security updates. When I tried to install updates, I receive error 646. I finally solved my problem by going to the Download Center on Microsoft and I install manually.

  Here are the steps that I took... which I think should work:

  (1) go to the Microsoft Download Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx
  (2) look for each update code that begins with the letters "KB" and followed by a set of numbers (i.e. KB974234)
  3) click on the link for the download and then click on download and run. I think you have to accept an agreement, then click on continue or OK
  4) repeat for all downloads that you can not install
  (5) run Microsoft Update new and click search the updates and if updates have been installed successfully, they should no longer appear in the updates that must be installed.

  I don't know if it is not relevant or if it helped me succeed to install updates manually, but before I manually installed my updates I followed the instructions David_O posted here http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/f3390e74-9961-4aae-8a05-554c1a9cf1a2 . I suggest that first of all try to download manually by following my directions. If it does not, then it's a possibility instructions of David resolved an issue that allowed me to download them manually disable Microsoft downloads site.

  I can't believe all the research and the suggestions of the technicians did not work... sometimes your own research is the best!

  I hope this helps! Good luck!

• I can't download Windows updates. I received the error code 802400036.

  What is error code 802400036? I can't download updates. I am running Win XP Home Edition with SP2.

  Bless you for any help.

  Ted

  Ted,

  Windows update fails with error code 0 X 80240036

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-windows_update/Windows-update-fails-with-error-code-0x80240036/abfc39c2-DA23-43df-bfff-71afcb1dff0f>

  You will need to install SP3 (if it is not already installed) and then maybe you will get on the website for further updates.

  UTC/GMT is 18:07 on Wednesday, August 8, 2012

• Windows Update will fail with the error: error code 80072F78

  Original title: windows update failed, it says 'Error code 80072F78' even if I already ran Microsoft FixIt and fixed the problem.

  Windows update failed, it says 'Error code 80072F78' even if I already ran Microsoft FixIt and fixed the problem.

  Hello
   
  1. who is the software antivirus installed on the computer?
  2 did you have any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
   
  Method 1:
   
  See the steps in the following links.

  How to resolve problems connecting to Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/818018

  Temporary connection related errors may occur when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836941
   
  Note: make sure that you enable the antivirus software, other security and firewall after the test programs.
   
  Caution:
  Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
   
  Method 2:
   
  If the problem persists, see the steps from the link:

  Cannot install updates in Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2509997
   
  Registry warning
  To do: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-the-registry
   
  Important: While performing the check disk on the hard disk, if bad sectors are found and if it attempts to repair this area, all available on which data can be lost.
   
  Hope the information is useful.

• Windows Update KB968930 fails with the error code 800F080D

  For the last week I have "been trying to install this update, Windows PowerShell 2.0 and WinRM 2.0 for Windows Vista (KB968930) and the installation fails, with error code 800F080D. I am always prompted to install it. Is there a resolution? Meanwhile a few other updates when the installation was successful. Thanks in advance!

  Hi MariMaraki,

  If you receive the Windows Update 8024200d error, it may mean that an update did not finish to download or install. The System Update Readiness Tool for Windows can correct some conditions that can cause this error.

  You can check the link and try to use the system analysis tool and check.

  Windows Update error 8024200d

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Windows-Update-error-8024200d

  This also applies to Windows Vista.

  After you run the tool, try to install the update manually and check.

  See the link to download the update:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=f2fa1227-9a34-4E29-AA03-62f5c00e16f2&displaylang=en

• Windows Update KB968930 fails with the error code 80070026

  Windows Update fails to load after the creation of a restore point. Someone at - it guess why?

  The error that you receive on the Windows Update page is 0 x 80070026 (ERROR_HANDLE_EOF STRSAFE_E_END_OF_FILE) seems to be the problem with the update being corrupted during the download somehow.

  I will recommend allows you to perform a sweep of auditor of file system (CFS) to make sure that the Windows system files are in place and not the origin of the problem.

  You can try to follow the given article:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/936212>

  NOTE: If the SFC Scan doesn't find any errors on the machine, you can download updates manually on the computer from the given link and install it:

  You can also try the following article to reset Windows Component Update:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058>

  ~ or ~.

  I would recommend that you...

  Launch a collateral request for assistance free Windows Update:

  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?Gprid=6527>

  Support for Windows Update:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/wusupport>

  --

• Windows update fails and receive the error code 80070652

  I'm tryin to run updates on my computer but I keep reciveing a message that says that it fails and the error code 80070652.

  You post your question in the wrong Forum.

  Windows Update Forum:

  It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Windows Update always fails with the error code 80072f8f (Windows vista SP2).

  All directings on assistance to this error page in fact and not solved the problem.

  When you try to synchronize the clock as instructions say this fails also.

  Internet Explorer says invalid certifocates on microsoft support pages.

  It is a clean installation, everything that is on the machine is Vista SP2

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_update/windowsupdatedt000-windowsupdate80072f8f/945f3ec1-8bac-4c10-A54E-1e564d18c37e

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• When I try to install adobe Lightroom, it gives me the error that it is not able to create a "Lightroom Catalog" on the network volume. -What it means and how to fix it? I'm on a Dell with Windows 7 computer

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