Windows could not search for new updates with Error Code 80072EE2

Windows could not search for new updates with Error Code 80072EE2

Hi Nagarjuna,

Glad to have your question. The problem you’re facing with the Windows Update is really a painful issue. I have faced the same problem with my computer too. Well the Windows Update is a service and the process has to be running. You can find it under the task manager. This problem occurs when windows tries to get update and fails. Since windows need updates for regular use.

Well I’m giving out some solutions regarding this.

Solution – 1

Here are the steps for solving the 80072EE2 error when your facing do Windows Update problem with Vista. For that

• Go to Start Menu > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Turn automatic updating on or off, then click "never check for updates"
• Restart your computer
• Go to My Computer
• Double click on the “C-Drive”
• Open the "Windows" folder
• Rename the Folder called "SoftwareDistribution" to SoftwareDistributionOLD
• Then Create a new folder named SoftwareDistribution
• Close all windows
• Restart
• Go back to Step 1,then turn the Automatic Updates back On.
• Close Window
• Restart
• then click on Start and type in Windows Automatic Updates
• Click on the "Windows Automatic Updates" folder

Run Windows Automatic Updates.

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Solution – 2

I have seen that the problem may occur due to the Ethernet connection problem.

• It could happen due to the removal of the Ethernet device from the device manager by your ICS Host.
• This can also cause due to bad IP or Dropped Packet communication problem. Check out your IP connection or host for more help.

Solution – 3

If you are using windows vista on a domain you may find the same type of problem. Since I’m not use which operating system you’re using.

• Vista adds a registry key in the process of adding to a domain.
• The process to remove this is to-
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindows Update.
• A sub key may appear called “AU” Remove that too.
• Restart your computer.
• Hope it will start again.

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Solution – 4

The “Slsvc.exe or service.exe” must be put into “Run” before starting the update. To do this, follow these steps:

• Click Start Menu > Form that in the search box type (Services or services.msc).
• From the search results Click on Services.
• Double-click on the service Software Licensing.
• Set Startup type to Automatic.
• Click Start to start the service.
• Now you need to exit the Software Licensing, Properties window.
• Close the Services window.
• Now install the update, it may work.

Solution – 5

• Download the Microsoft ‘Fix-it’ tool.
• Run setup wizard.

 Your windows update content will automatically be back to work.

Solution – 6

The anti-virus application or software installed in your computer may cause such problem.  Try to uninstall it and look for update. Or you can purchase a license version of Antivirus software. That may solve the problem too.

Solution – 7

The problem you’re facing may be hard for you’re to understand. So go to this site and you can have all the knowledge about the error: Microsoft Answers

Hope for the best.

Thanks.