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Error when trying to update Windows 'WindowsUpdate_80072EFE" "WindowsUpdate_dt000'

Anonymous
2021-02-04T10:38:18+00:00

When I try to update Windows in Windows 7, I get an error message saying Windows update encountered an unknown error 'WindowsUpdate_80072EFE" "WindowsUpdate_dt000'.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-07-09T06:35:00+00:00

    These updates will not download.

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  2. JuliaMarvin 19,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-02-05T15:51:38+00:00

    Glad to have helped :)

    A year ago or so Windows 7 reached end of life which basically means you won't receive any Windows 7 security updates anymore...

    But updates for other MS stuff, Microsoft Security Essentials, Office etc still might get offered through Windows Updates AFAIK...

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-07-25T10:47:56+00:00

    i can't update my windows 7

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-02-05T14:51:43+00:00

    Windows is now downloading 179 updates, so thanks very much for your help. Should update work from now on?.

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