RE: 80072EFD error? doesnt download sp2

#1 01-05-2006, 05:07 PM

"Oxon" wrote:

> Hi
>
> I had the same problem but found this in one of the other messages hope it
> helps:-
>
> "GK wrote:
> Here is how I was able to work around the problem.
> Using command prompt
> 1. proxycfg -d (to clear proxy cache)
> 2. net stop wuauserv (to stop Automatic updates service)
>
> Using Windows Explorer
> 3. Delete all files and folders in
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution (your windows folder may vary)
>
> Again using command prompt
> 4. net start wuauserv (to start Automatic updates service)
>
> Try now going back to Windows Update web page."
>
> It worked for me! :-)
>
> Jon G.
>
> "Arjun Lakhtakia" wrote:
>
> > hi,
> > I've been trying to download sp2, but the window just says that the update
> > failed to install... any help would be appreciated.
> > Thanks

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