Windows 7 Update issue, Windows could not search for new updates. Error Code:80072F8F - Problem Solved and Fixed.
Error Code with Screenshot:
"Windows could not search for new updates.An error occurred while checking for new updates for your computer.
Error(s) found:
Code 80072F8F
Windows update encountered an unknown error."
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Windows Update Error Screenshot |
Just follow the below Steps to fix this issue.
Step-1
Left click on date and timing then you follow step 2.
Step-4
Now just correct the Year, Month and Date of your PC and enter ok twice.
Step-5
Now just see your Date captured in Taskbar and sure that the date is current.
Step-6 And Check
Now Just Go to Start-->All Programs--->Windows Update... and See your update.
That's all you have to do....
Video Tutorial
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I tried the windows update fix but it did not help my problem - 80072EFE
@TimC:
Dear just visit this link "Microsoft FixIt" and you will get "Automatically diagnose and fix common problems with Windows Update" which is provided by Microsoft, just click on "Run now" button to start fixing your problem with Windows Update.
Hope it'll fix your current problem. Try it.
I think I have done that without any success. Not sure if it is the same fixit link. I have tried so many differenent things. Will try this one. Thanks
I tried the link but it was the same one I had treied a few times. It says it is had fixed certain things but did not remove the problem.
@TimC.
Ok, Try this Method:
1. Go to "Control Panel" and select "All Control Panel Items".
2. Click on "Troubleshooting".
3. On Troubleshooting Screen, Click on "Fix problems with Windows update" which is under the "System and Security" Link.
4. Troubleshoot window will be appear and click on "Advance" link and ensure that "Apply repairs automatically" was checked.
5. Click "Next" button to start finding the problems.
Wish it will help you to sort out the problem immediately.
Nice