Windows Update error code 80072EE2 [was: Jay Jay H]

Question

When I try to get security updates I keep getting  a notice saying ,error occured while checking for updates.  error code 80072EE2  windows encountered an unknown error.   How to I fix it ?

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

It’s really unfortunate that you are facing this issue. But don't worry we will try to help you out.

If you receive Windows Update error 80072ee2 while checking for updates, the Windows Update servers might be experiencing an unusually high number of requests for updates.

Let's try the steps in the article below which will resolve the windows update error code 80072ee2.

Method 1 **:**Try the steps in the article and check if it helps.

Windows Update error 80072ee2

http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Windows-Update-error-80072ee2

Try method 2, if the issue persist

Method 2 **:**If the first method didn't fix the issue you may try to perform clean boot and then try to install the update manually.

Step 1: Perform clean boot:

By setting your system in clean boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting step, follow Step 7 in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Step 2: Install the update manually from Microsoft Download Center.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/default.aspx

Try method 3, if the issue persist

Method 3 **:**If the second method didn't fix the issue try to reset Windows update components from the following link, which would help you to install the windows updates.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (**http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/**)

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Hope this information is helpful, do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows.