Windows Update Error Code: 80072EE2

Question

Im running Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit edition, Microsoft Security Essentials, and windows firewall. I keep getting the 80072EE2 error.

I have no idea what to do about this. Ive already tried all the methods in both:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80072ee2

with the exception of the Method F and the Advanced methods: B/C.

Ive been trying to update since last night, so I dont think waiting anymore will help.

Ive also uninstalled and reinstalled my network adapter driver. 

(Also tried the little "fixit" button on this thread: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/bfbdec70-e928-47ee-b073-665c4851bf4c)

Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Hi Fireblaze,

I am sorry it took so long for me to get back to your thread.

I would suggest you to follow the steps listed under **"Advanced troubleshooting methods"**in the following article:

You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updates

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

Regards,

Gulrez

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Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

Answer 2

deleting the registry key did the trick. THANK YOU!

Answer 3

Hi Yak,

This thread was created in 2009 and is marked as answered. The likelihood of you getting help on an old thread is slim as many community members do not look at old, answered threads.

Answer 4

Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Windows Community site. In an effort to focus more attention on your particular situation, create a new thread here. This will mitigate confusion caused by more than one posting about similar topics, allowing us to focus on each customer individually

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Answer 5

Hi XaioMin_97,

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