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FIX: Windows 10 Update Failed Error 80072EE2
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Updated onMarch 21, 2024
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If you still didn’t download your free copy ofWindows 10you definitely should do it now! I hope the download process will be smooth.
Just in case anything goes wrong, I’m going to show you the solution for one of the most common errors which appear while a newWindows 10update is downloading. Let’s talk about error 80072EE2.
This is how you can solve error 0x80072ee2
Solution 1 – Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
Probably the simplest solution for this problem is running the Windows UpdateTroubleshooter. But I’m not sure how effective it is, so if it doesn’t solve the problem, go and try some other solutions listed below.
Here’s how to run the Windows UpdateTroubleshooter:
Solution 2 – Use a third party repair tool
In order to fix this Windows update error, you can perform automatic repair using aspecialized repair toolcapable to fix Windows issues.
By choosing this software, it’s possible to run deep scans and find the system files or components that generate this kind of issue. Once detected, it will fix the issue automatically and restore your PC.
This being said, you will get a detailed report of what issues you need to repair and fix the corrupted software files efficiently.
Solution 3 – Delete the Software Distribution folder
Probably the best solution and the solution that proved to be the most effective for the error 80072EE2 is deleting Software Distribution folder. So, here’s how to delete it safely:
Solution 4 – Manually reset Windows Update components
If none of the above solutions helped you to solve the error 80072EE2 problem, you can try to reset Windows Update components manually. You can find the instructions for that onMicrosoft’s page.
But I have to tell you that it’s a complicated process, so if you’re not sure what you’re doing, you should ask someone else for help. Also, don’t download fixing tools from that page, because they work on Windows 7 and Windows 8 only.
Solution 5 – Reset System’s Proxy Server
If yourWindows 10computer was recently infected with spyware or any kind of viruses, you should know that if you were using third-party software to remove them, that software might have modified some settings in Internet Explorer to use a proxy server. Here’s how you can reset the setting:
Some users confirmed that this solution worked. Maybe it will work for you as well.
Solution 6 – Change MTU settings
If you don’t know what MTU stands for, you should know that the Internet’s Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) uses the MTU to determine the maximum size of each packet in any transmission.
Also, If in yourWindows 10computer the MTU setting is not correctly set up, this can cause the 80072EE2 error. The good news is that there are not many occasions when this error occurred because of an MTU incorrect setting.
Anyway, there is a simple way to correct this. Here’s how:
That would be all, I hope at least one of these solutions helped you to solve the error 80072EE2.
If you have any otherWindows 10-related issues you can check for the solution in ourWindows 10 Fixsection.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
