Windows Update error 80072ee2

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You can try what Microsoft recommends first:<br /> http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-80072ee2

When that fails (i meant 'if') try the following:

1. . Download this REG file - http://www.netsec.pro/twiki/pub/Main/WindowsUpdateError80072ee2/AutomaticUpdate-RemoveUseServer.reg
2. . Double-click on it to import the setting.
3. . Restart theWindows Update service.
4. . Try running Windows Updates again.

Or you can manually do it via regedit:

1. . Run !RegEdit and browse to the following key: <br /> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU
2. . On the right, delete this value: <br /> “UseWUServer”=dword:00000001 <br />Just right-click on it and selectDelete
3. . Close the registry editor and restart theWindows Update service.
4. . Run Windows Updates.

– Main.FredPettis - 2012-06-06

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