{"id":2163,"date":"2024-02-09T21:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2025-04-18T06:44:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T06:44:55","slug":"fixing-update-error-0x80072ee2-in-windows-10-and-windows-8-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fixing-update-error-0x80072ee2-in-windows-10-and-windows-8-1\/","title":{"rendered":"[FIXED] How to Fix Update Error 0x80072EE2 in Windows?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 10 updates are crucial for security, performance, and accessing new features. Yet, the journey to update can hit a snag, such as the Update Error 0x80072EE2, which blocks these enhancements due to connection issues with Windows Update servers.&nbsp;This brief guide is tailored to navigate you through resolving this error, ensuring your Windows 10 remains updated and optimized. Let&#8217;s explore effective solutions to bypass this obstacle and maintain your system&#8217;s integrity. <\/p>\n<h2>What Causes the 0x80072EE2 Update Error?<\/h2>\n<p>\nPeople usually encounter the 80072EE2 error when their operating system cannot connect to the update server. To put it another way, Windows 10 is unable to get a proper response from the update server within a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the time, this error is caused by poor or  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/quick-fix-why-does-my-internet-keep-going-in-and-out\/\">intermittent Internet connection <\/a>. In other cases, the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-check-firewall-settings-in-windows-10-pc\/\">firewall <\/a> may be blocking the computer&rsquo;s access to the server. As such, the communication between the two gets interrupted. <\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re experiencing the same problem, fret not. In this article, we will teach you how to fix error code 0x80072ee2 on Windows. Keep on reading and discover how you can resolve this issue and maximize the benefits of your OS updates.\n<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Ensuring that you have a good Internet connection<\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you have to do is make sure that your Internet connection is functioning properly.&nbsp; Open your preferred browser and try to access any website. For example, you can type www.google.com in the address bar to check if you have a working Internet connection. If you discover that the error code 0x80072ee2 may be caused by your poor connection, we recommend that you call your Internet Service Provider and ask them to resolve the problem. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/speed-up-internet\/\">Boost Internet on Your PC: Tips on How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 2: Disabling the Firewall<\/h3>\n<p>So, you&rsquo;ve tried checking your Internet connection and you learned that it is perfectly fine. What should you do next? Well, as we&rsquo;ve mentioned, the firewall may be preventing your computer from accessing the server. In this case, you would have to disable it to remove the error. Here are the steps: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>control panel<\/code>, then select <em>Control Panel.<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>System and Security,<\/em> then select <em>Windows Defender Firewall.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/select-windows-defender-firewall.png\" alt=\"Click <em>System and Security,<\/em> then select <em>Windows Defender Firewall<\/em> \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the menu in the left bar, click <em>Turn Windows Defender Firewall On<\/em> or <em>Off.<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If prompted, submit the appropriate administrative password. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the <em>Private Network Settings<\/em> section, click the option which says, <em>&ldquo;Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended).&rdquo;<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the <em>Public Network Settings<\/em> section, click the option which says, <em>&ldquo;Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended).&#8221;<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This setting should only be temporary. After resolving the issue, we recommend turning the firewall back on.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Apply the changes you made by clicking <em>OK<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go back to what you were doing before the error occurred, and check if the issue has been resolved. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">If you are often running intro firewall or VPN related Windows errors on your PC, consider using an anti-virus that is fully compatible with all Windows processes such as  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Anti-Malware.<\/a>  The software has been designed to work seamlessly in a Windows environment and can run without conflict alongside other anti-malware programs.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Download-Auslogics-Anti-Malware-from-the-official-website.png\" alt=\"Download Auslogics Anti-Malware from the official website\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 3: Tagging the Update Server as a Trusted Website<\/h3>\n<p>If disabling the firewall does not eliminate the problem, you can try to add the update server to your list of trusted websites. Here are the steps you should follow: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">&#1057;lick the <em>Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>internet options<\/code>, then click <em>Internet Options.<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <em>Security<\/em> tab. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Windows-Security.png\" alt=\"Go to the Security tab \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <em>Security<\/em> window, select <em>Trusted Sites<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Sites<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Inside the box that says <em>&ldquo;Add this website to the zone,&rdquo;<\/em> type the following addresses, one by one: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre>http:\/\/update.microsoft.com \r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/windowsupdate.microsoft.com<\/pre>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Make sure you click Add after inputting each address. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Uncheck the box which says,<em> &ldquo;Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.&rdquo;<\/em> <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Close the <em>Trusted Sites<\/em> window, then save the settings by clicking the <em>OK<\/em> button. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go back to what you were doing before the error occurred, and check if the problem has been fixed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><b>It&#8217;s important to understand that this method is typically suited for users facing unique network security configurations that prevent access to update servers. Modifying your Internet security settings by adjusting the list of trusted sites can expose your system to potential risks if not done carefully. Ensure you fully comprehend the implications of these changes and proceed with caution.<\/b><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Method 4: Using the Windows Update Troubleshooters<\/h3>\n<p>One of the great things about Windows 10 is that it has different <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-update-troubleshooter-19bc41ca-ad72-ae67-af3c-89ce169755dd#WindowsVersion=Windows_10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">troubleshooting tools <\/a> that enable the users to conveniently fix issues affecting the system. To take advantage of this feature, you have to determine and run the specific troubleshooter that will resolve the issue.&nbsp; Follow the steps below: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type&nbsp;<code>settings<\/code>, then hit <code>Enter<\/code>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Under the left bar menu, select <em>Troubleshoot<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Windows Update<\/em>, then click <em>Run the Troubleshooter<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fix the problem by following the on-screen instructions in the troubleshooter. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go back to what you were doing before the error occurred and check if the problem has been resolved. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Method 5: Resetting the Components of the Update<\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, the 0x80072ee2 error may be caused by corrupted Windows Update files. Thankfully, you can fix this by resetting the components through the Command Prompt. Here are the steps: <\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><b>Before you begin the process of resetting Windows Update components through the Command Prompt, it&#8217;s crucial to take necessary precautions to safeguard all your important files and documents We strongly recommend<\/b><b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\"><b>to perfom a back to an external drive<\/b><\/a><b> or cloud storage as a protective measure against any unforeseen issues that might arise during this procedure.<\/b><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>cmd<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cmd-into-search.png\" alt=\"Type in cmd\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click <em>Command Prompt<\/em> and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/run-cmd-as-an-admin.png\" alt=\"Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You have to disable certain <em>Windows Update<\/em> components. To do this, type the commands below. Make sure that you hit <code>Enter<\/code> after every command: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><i>net stop wuauserv <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net stop cryptSvc <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net stop bits <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net stop msiserver <\/i><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The next step is renaming the <em>SoftwareDistribution<\/em> folder. Enter the following commands: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><i>ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old <\/i><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You now have to restart the components you previously disabled. Enter the following commands: <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><i>net start wuauserv <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net start cryptSvc <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net start bits <\/i>\r\n\r\n<i>net start msiserver# <\/i><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your computer and check if the error has been fixed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-find-and-fix-corrupted-files-in-windows-10\/\">How to Find and Fix Corrupted Files in Windows 10? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Method 6: Running the System File Checker<\/h3>\n<p>You can manually reset the components of Windows Update to fix the error. However, if you discover that some of the system files are corrupted or missing, you can try a different approach like using the System File Checker tool. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>Search<\/em> icon. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>cmd<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cmd-into-search.png\" alt=\"Type in cmd\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click <em>Command Prompt<\/em> and select <em>Run as Administrator<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/run-cmd-as-an-admin.png\" alt=\"Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the <em>Command Prompt<\/em>, type&nbsp;<code>sfc \/scannow<\/code>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Administrator-Command-Prompt-scannow.png\" alt=\"Type in sfc\/scannow\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Wait while the <em>System File Checker<\/em> is scanning your computer. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the process is complete, go back to what you were doing before the error occurred. Check if the problem has been fixed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">It might also be helpful to run the DISM (Deployment Image Service and Management Tool) command DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth before the SFC scan for more comprehensive repair capabilities.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Method 7: Update Network Driver<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, outdated network drivers can cause connectivity issues leading to update errors. Updating your network drivers can help. You can do this using the Device Manager: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the <em>Start<\/em> menu and select <em>Device Manager<\/em>. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <em>Network adapters<\/em>&nbsp;section, right-click on your network device, and choose<em> Update driver.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/reinstall-the-network-adapter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>&#8220;Search automatically for updated driver software&#8221;<\/em> and follow the prompts. <\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restart your PC after updating the driver to ensure changes take effect. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use automatic driver updating software like  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a>, which can update your driver in a few clicks and alert you should any of your system drivers become outdated. <\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Bottom_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"9260129453\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<hr>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">[EASY GUIDE] How to Update Device Drivers on a Windows 10 PC? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>\nWe&#8217;ve navigated through a variety of strategies to overcome the common update error 0x80072EE2 in Windows.From simple checks like ensuring a stable internet connection to more advanced steps like resetting update components and updating network drivers, each solution targets the root causes of the error. Following these steps can help restore your system&#8217;s ability to update smoothly, ensuring access to the latest features and security enhancements. Remember to proceed with caution, especially with system changes, and always back up important data. By methodically working through these solutions, you can resolve the update error and keep your Windows operating system performing at its best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resolve Update Error 0x80072EE2 in Windows with effective solutions, ensuring your system stays updated and performs optimally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":54403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[819,815,881],"tags":[719,63,1105,75],"class_list":["post-2163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-tos","category-maintenance","category-windows-update-errors","tag-errors","tag-firewalls","tag-windows-defender","tag-windows-updates"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to fix Update Error 0x80072EE2 in Windows? &#8212; Auslogics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to fix the Windows Update Error 0x80072EE2. 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