Posted September 8, 200816 yr "Taurarian" wrote: > Error 0x80072EE2 is: ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT - The request has timed out. > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836941 > You receive an "Error 0x80072EE2" or "Error 0x80072EFD" error message when you try to > use Windows Update > > See also: > When searching for available updates on the Windows Update site, you > receive the 0x8024402C, 0x80240030 or 0x8024502d error. > http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5consumer/showarticle.aspx?articleid=26&ln=en > > also another user’s solution: "GK" wrote: > > Here is how I was able to work around the problem. > Using command prompt > 1. proxycfg -d (to clear proxy cache) > 2. net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service) > > Using Windows Explorer > 3. Delete all files and folders in > C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (your windows folder may vary) > > Again using command prompt > 4. net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service) > > Try now going back to Windows Update web page. > > > > "stavrostheod" <stavrostheod@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:58CE6F0E-5727-4D45-9DA1-3EBD23FCE053@microsoft.com... > > I tried to go to the windows update page and the error 0 X 80072EE2 does not > > let me have access at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.I have done a lot of > > updates at the past with no problem.I have not download sp2 yet.My operating > > system is windows xp.Can someone give me a solution? > > my god after all tht crap such a simple fix.......??? hats of to you.... a million thanks eo you, i was almost in the start of recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!
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