My computer is throwing a code 80072EFE when I try to do a manual or an automatic update, any idea what that could be or how I can override or fix this?

Question

I can't update my window automatically or manually. When I try to update it, it throws a code 80072EFE and says Windows update encountered an unknown error. Can anyone help me identify this code and possibly fix or override it?

Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A.

Based on the description, I understand your question is related to update.

Firstly please check if the Network connection is fine, try reconnecting to Internet and try update again.

Run below commands to help fix update issue:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptsvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver 
ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C: \Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
net start wuauserv 
net start cryptsvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

Close Command Prompt and reboot your PC.

Have a nice day.

Best Regards,

Molly

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