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Windows Update error 80072f8f

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Windows Update error 80072f8f

SYMPTOM

When running Windows Update, the error code 0x80072f8f was received.

CAUSE

Regarding the error code 80072f8f, it means “ERROR_INTERNET_DECODING_FAILED” which caused by the Internet Time could not be synchronized with global Update Server. The valid date and time are on the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate that the Windows Update website uses. In this scenario, the Windows Update scan operation is unable to scan the computer for updates successfully.

RESOLUTION

Please take the following steps to check the issue:

1. Click the “Start” button, type “Date and Time” in the Search bar, and then click “Date and Time” in the Programs list.

2. In the “Date and Time Settings” dialog box, please perform the following:

    1) Check the time and date on system:

        In the “Date and Time” dialog box, click “Change date and time”, configure the correct date and time and click OK.

    2) Ensure the Time zone setting is correct.

    3) Configure Internet Time Setting:

        a) Switch to the “Internet Time” tab and then click Change settings.
        b) Select the check box next to “Synchronize with an Internet time server”, select the time server “time.windows.com”, and then click "Update now".
        c) Then Click OK to apply the settings.

Please restart the computer and check the issue.

Comments

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    Hi Eric, Glad to know this helps! If you need any help about Windows 7, you are welcome to post in our forum: Windows 7 IT Pro Forums social.technet.microsoft.com/.../w7itpro Have a nice day!

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    thank you

  • Anonymous
    January 01, 2003
    It's very useful :)

  • Anonymous
    November 08, 2011
    Did all the steps and its not working

  • Anonymous
    December 05, 2011
    thanks for the help it worked great!!

  • Anonymous
    February 04, 2013
    I have window 7 enterprises and for the last 6 Month could not update it always it shows that no important update available. Your assistance in this regards would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

  • Anonymous
    November 08, 2013
    Well, I believe your problem is kinda related with corrupt OS files, incorrect system settings and so on. What you have to do is simply check system files for corruption, restore your machine to an earlier date. Use a hotfix available and if doesn't work go with the other options. Follow the steps given below until your problem is completely resolved. The steps given below can be used for System File Checker and System Restore. Use System File Checker:

  1. Insert Windows installation disc.
  2. Click the Start button.
  3. Point to All Programs | Accessories.
  4. Select Run.
  5. Type the following: CMD
  6. Press ENTER.
  7. In the Command Prompt dialog type following command: SFC /SCANNOW
  8. After the process is successfully performed, type EXIT and press ENTER. Reboot your machine for the changes to take effects. Use System Restore:
  9. Click Start, point to All Programs | Accessories | System Tools.
  10. Select System Restore.
  11. A wizard opens.
  12. Click Next.
  13. Select a previous restore point.
  14. Confirm the action and follow the on-screen instructions. Hotfix: smitalandvikas.com/reginout
  • Anonymous
    June 21, 2014
    Setting the time correctly (from time.windows.com) got my updates working.
  • Anonymous
    June 27, 2014

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  • Anonymous
    October 26, 2014
    This is not fixing the error code 80072f8f in windows update issue at all why? Why is no one fixing this for many with this error code. We need a patch or something has to be fixed...
  • Anonymous
    February 24, 2015
    I got this error before and it was related to deep-inspection feature on fortigate firewall.
  • Anonymous
    March 04, 2015
    For all kind of PC problems call 1-800-951-723
  • Anonymous
    March 14, 2015
    Hi, I have tried all of the above without success. No updates since December 14. The error occurs when you instruct windows to search for updates. The clock is correct and as yet I have not found a fix that solves the problem.
    Any help would be appreciated.
  • Anonymous
    July 24, 2015
    LISTEN EVERYONE!
    time on your computer must be totally correct.
    if it deviates even by 1 minute you will get error.
    so, google for word "time" and you will get websites that will tell you exact time.
    enter that time in your date and time settings and you should be able to run windows update successfully.
  • Anonymous
    July 28, 2015
    Yep, make that a +1 for deep packet inspection on a Fortigate firewall.
  • Anonymous
    September 25, 2015
    The comment has been removed
  • Anonymous
    October 04, 2015
    I have tried all the recommended "fixes" except for telephoning the Helpdesk. My time is synchronised with the internet through the recommended server, all my other programmes update regularly, but Windows 7 (I usually use Firefox) still shows error code 80072f8f. When I took this to a computer repair shop, it wouldn't come up with the toolbar flag showing a problem! I would like to have Windows 10 but it is increasingly obvious this is not going to happen unless I exchange my computer.
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    December 20, 2015
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