How to Fix Windows 7 Update Error 80072efe 2023

 The error code 80072efe is a Windows Update error that occurs when there is a problem with connecting to Windows Update. This can be caused by a number of factors, including:

• A firewall or antivirus program blocking Windows Update
• A problem with your internet connection
• A corrupt Windows Update component

Here are some steps you can try to fix the Windows 7 Update Error 80072efe:

1. Check your firewall or antivirus program. Make sure that your firewall or antivirus program is not blocking Windows Update. You can temporarily disable your firewall or antivirus program to see if this resolves the issue.

2. Check your internet connection. Make sure that you have a working internet connection and that you are able to access other websites. You can try restarting your modem and router to see if this resolves the issue.

3. Reset Windows Update components. If the above steps do not work, you can try resetting Windows Update components. To do this, follow these steps:

   1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver

3. Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
ren C:\Windows\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old

4. Restart your computer.
5. Open Command Prompt as an administrator again.
6. Type the following commands and press Enter after each one:

net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

7. Check if the error is still occurring.
8. Download and install the updates manually. If you are still having problems with Windows Update, you can try downloading and installing the updates manually. You can find the latest Windows updates on the Microsoft website.
9. Contact Microsoft support. If you have tried all of the above steps and the error is still occurring, you may need to contact Microsoft support for further assistance.

Here's additional tips

1. Check Internet: Ensure a stable internet connection.

   

2. Disable Security Software: Temporarily disable firewall/antivirus.

   

3. Verify Date and Time: Correct system date and time settings.

   

4. Run Update Troubleshooter: Use Windows Update troubleshooter.

   

5. Reset Update Components: Run these commands in Command Prompt (admin):

   ```

   net stop wuauserv

   net stop cryptSvc

   net stop bits

   net stop msiserver

   ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

   ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

   net start wuauserv

   net start cryptSvc

   net start bits

   net start msiserver

   ```

   

6. Check for Malware: Run a full antivirus scan.

   

7. Disable Proxy: Turn off proxy settings in Internet Options.

   

8. Manually Install Updates: Get updates from Microsoft Update Catalog.

   

9. Consider Upgrade: Windows 7 is unsupported, consider upgrading for better support.

If issues persist, seek professional help or contact Microsoft Support.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.