Vista Windows Update error 80072EFE code were not able to be updated since dec.

The Pc does not automatically update or raised. Error Code 80072EFE in windows update.  PC stops a lot, window32n problem. I'm lost!

The following link might be worth a visit:

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_update/windowsupdatedt000-windowsupdate80072efe/70dcea4c-F858-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?page=1&TM=1301417800456#footer >

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