HOW TO FIX 80072EFE ERROR FIX -WINDOWS UPDATE ERROR REPAIR


The result of Windows Update error 80072EFE might stop you from getting updates on the Windows device. Unfortunately, this error is found in every version of Windows and the major reasons behind it are link disturbance between the device and the Update servers of Windows. Read through to fix the error effectively.

·         Remove Catroot2 folder
The given folder has a significant function. The corruption of signature in the mentioned folder might lead to Windows Update error 80072EFE. In case you face the mentioned error, then you should remove the Catroot2 folder and after that, update the Windows. Note that from this point onwards, it shall begin keeping the signatures like earlier. The method of removing the ‘Catroot2’ folder has been mentioned below.
1.   Firstly, press the combination of Windows+R keys for launching the Run window.
2.   Then, write the command services.msc.
3.   After that, tap on Enter for launching the Services window.
4.   Next, look for Cryptographic Service over there. Double-click on it.
5.   Then, press Stop option.
6.   After that, tap on OK for saving the settings.
7.   Next, visit C:\Windows\System32\ . 
8.   Then, search Catroot2. It will be present in the System 32 folder.
9.   Next, do a right-click on Catroot2.
10.         After that, choose Delete.
11.         Then, do restart the Cryptographic service.
12.         Next, visit the Cryptographic Services window.
13.         After that, press the Start option.
14.         Then, tap on ‘OK.’
15.         Lastly, you need to update Windows. This time it will be working.
16.         Go for running Network Adapter troubleshooter
For solving this issue, you need to go through the given steps one by one.
1.   Firstly, press on the Start option.
2.   After that, go to Settings.
3.   Then, visit Updates and Security.
4.   After that, tap on Troubleshoot.
5.   Next, choose the Network Adapter Troubleshooter. It will be located in the given list. You require running it.
6.   Go for running Windows Updates troubleshooter
Note that Windows Updates Troubleshooter is very useful because it looks for all the issues with Windows updates as well as tries to solve them. For using it, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps properly.
1.   Firstly, launch the Troubleshoot menu as you did earlier.
2.   Then, choose the Windows Updates troubleshooter. It will be located in the given list. You require running it.
3.   As soon as you complete the above steps, you need to restart the device.
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