Learn How To Solve Windows Update Error Code 80072f8fmanually.

Asked By Sana Ghona 0 points N/A Posted on - 04/07/2017

Hello,

I am getting windows update error code 80072f8f in my Windows Updates window. Does someone know how to resolve such type of faults? Please help me in doing so.

Since I am a non-IT person, any help in this regard would be highly appreciated.

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Answered By beatricegvavra 40 points N/A #293781

Learn How To Solve Windows Update Error Code 80072f8fmanually.

Method 1:

One of the reasons behind this problem is that your system’s date and time does not match with the Windows Update online service.

Just follow these steps below to synchronize your system with online time:

1. Click on Start, then click Control Panel, and then click Date and Time.
2. Under the Internet Time tab, click Change settings.
3. Click Update now to synchronize time with an Internet time server. Click on OK.

Now, check for updates again.

Method 2:

The given problem could also arise because of a bad update. One user on Microsoft forums found out that KB2919355 update was giving rise to his Windows Update problem. So, try to uninstall the recent updates if any, and then check if the problem resolves.

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