Facing Windows Error Code 80072ee2 While Updating Windows

Facing Windows Error Code 80072ee2 While Updating Windows

The error occurs when the Windows Update Servers get overloaded with the user’s requests. There are several ways to solve the error.

I

Go to Start Menu

1. Type services.exe in the Run box
2. Search for the Window update
3. Select it and right click on it and choose to stop the services
4. Go to folder named Software Distribution in the C Drive
5. Come back to the services.exe folder
6. Search for the Window update
7. Select it and right click on it and choose to Start the services

II

1. Run the Troubleshooter
2. Go to the option of Fix problems with Windows Update
3. Troubleshooter will find the problems and fix it automatically

Facing Windows Error Code 80072ee2 While Updating Windows

You may receive error code “80072ee2” when you install a Windows Update. Usual causes include corrupt system files and stuck updates. If you receive this error while trying to install a Windows Update, here’s a workaround. Click “Start” then in the search box type without quotes “services.msc” then click “services.msc” from the results.

In the “Services” console, scroll down and look for the service called “Windows Update” and then right-click it and select “Stop.” Click “Start,” “All Programs,” “Accessories,” and then “Command Prompt” or press Windows Key + R then type without quotes “C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution” and then hit Enter. Delete everything inside this folder. After this, go back to the “Services” console, right-click “Windows Update,” and select “Start.”

Next, click “Start,” “Run” or press Windows Key + R then type without quotes “regedit” then hit Enter. In the Registry Editor window, go to this location:

• [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]

On the right pane, look for “WUServer” and “WUStatusServer” then delete them. After this, go back to the “Services” console and make sure Windows Update is still running. Try installing the Windows Update again.