unable to download any updates to Win XP or Defender.

It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere. This
many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
issue a fix?

On Jan 1, 8:03*pm, silverb <silv...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere. *This
> many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> and not users. I keep *getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. *Will Microsoft
> issue a fix?

I have tried all of the fixes for Error 0x80072EE7 suggested by
Microsoft,
plus these posts. Non of them have fixed the problem ! Can't get
updates
for XP or Defender for the last several weeks after major updates
(about four
all in the same batch). Can't restore XP to prior date before these
updates ?
Spent 4 hrs. on the phone with Microsoft, still no resolution ! What
now ?
I do not want to reload XP from scratch. It is about 4 years old with
hundreds
of updates since ! Please help. Find below several lines from
suggested
log. Please help me.

**** Spires

2008-01-01 20:18:46:375 2452 c60 Misc =========== Logging initialized
(build: 7.0.6000.381, tz: -0500) ===========
2008-01-01 20:18:46:375 2452 c60 Misc = Process: C:\Program Files
\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
2008-01-01 20:18:46:375 2452 c60 Misc = Module: C:\WINDOWS
\system32\WUWEB.DLL
2008-01-01 20:18:46:375 2452 c60 Misc Validating signature for C:
\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-
B170-9A65BC822C77\wuredir.cab:
2008-01-01 20:18:46:531 2452 c60 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-01-01 20:18:46:578 2452 c60 Misc WARNING: DownloadFileInternal
failed for http://download.windowsupdate.com/v7...r/wuredir.cab:
error 0x80072ee7
2008-01-01 20:18:46:578 2452 c60 Misc Validating signature for C:
\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-
B170-9A65BC822C77\wuredir.cab:
2008-01-01 20:18:46:593 2452 c60 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-01-01 20:18:47:843 2452 c60 Misc Validating signature for C:
\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WuRedir\9482F4B4-E343-43B6-
B170-9A65BC822C77\wuredir.cab:
2008-01-01 20:18:47:859 2452 c60 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-01-01 20:18:47:890 2452 c60 Misc Validating signature for C:
\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab :
2008-01-01 20:18:47:921 2452 c60 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-01-01 20:18:48:328 2452 c60 Misc Validating signature for C:
\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\WebSetup\wuident.cab :
2008-01-01 20:18:48:343 2452 c60 Misc Microsoft signed: Yes
2008-01-01 20:18:48:406 2452 c60 Misc WARNING: DownloadFileInternal
failed for http://download.windowsupdate.com/v7...sus3setup.cab:
error 0x80072ee7
2008-01-01 20:18:48:406 2452 c60 WUWeb FATAL:
CheckIfClientUpdateNeeded failed: error 0x80072ee7

Never had this problem before , will Microsoft do something about it ?

"silverb" wrote:

> It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere. This
> many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> issue a fix?

Has anything been done about it

"silverb" wrote:

> It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere. This
> many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> issue a fix?

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).

For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx

For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
your usual support contacts.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

silverb wrote:
> It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
> This
> many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> issue a fix?

Have you tried the fix written about under one of the other groups (one with
the most post) 30 in fact. The entery I am referring to is by Silver,where he
suggest checking and changing your DNS resolution .Worked for me.
--
oljohn


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> silverb wrote:
> > It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
> > This
> > many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> > and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> > issue a fix?
>
>

oljohn, I don't see that group and not sure how to change my DNS setting. Can
you attach the link for it?
Thanks

"oljohn" wrote:

> Have you tried the fix written about under one of the other groups (one with
> the most post) 30 in fact. The entery I am referring to is by Silver,where he
> suggest checking and changing your DNS resolution .Worked for me.
> --
> oljohn
>
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
> > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> >
> > Support for Windows Update:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> >
> > For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> > the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> > security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> > to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
> >
> > For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> > for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> > site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
> >
> > For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> > your usual support contacts.
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
> >
> > silverb wrote:
> > > It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
> > > This
> > > many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> > > and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> > > issue a fix?
> >
> >

Check under search 80072ee7 , windows update. Ten groups down from yours,
Group started by Gent 12-16-07. Last post dated 01-02-08 by Silver. 30 post
in that group.
Respond if you cant locate.

--
oljohn


"silverb" wrote:

> oljohn, I don't see that group and not sure how to change my DNS setting. Can
> you attach the link for it?
> Thanks
>
> "oljohn" wrote:
>
> > Have you tried the fix written about under one of the other groups (one with
> > the most post) 30 in fact. The entery I am referring to is by Silver,where he
> > suggest checking and changing your DNS resolution .Worked for me.
> > --
> > oljohn
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear" wrote:
> >
> > > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> > >
> > > Support for Windows Update:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> > >
> > > For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> > > the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > > subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> > > security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> > > to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
> > >
> > > For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> > > for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> > > site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
> > >
> > > For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> > > your usual support contacts.
> > > --
> > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > > AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
> > >
> > > silverb wrote:
> > > > It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
> > > > This
> > > > many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> > > > and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> > > > issue a fix?
> > >
> > >

I opened a windows support. It was the DNS setting. Once I set my DNS to auto
detect. It worked fine. Thanks to all the posts for the help!

"oljohn" wrote:

>
> Check under search 80072ee7 , windows update. Ten groups down from yours,
> Group started by Gent 12-16-07. Last post dated 01-02-08 by Silver. 30 post
> in that group.
> Respond if you cant locate.
>
> --
> oljohn
>
>
> "silverb" wrote:
>
> > oljohn, I don't see that group and not sure how to change my DNS setting. Can
> > you attach the link for it?
> > Thanks
> >
> > "oljohn" wrote:
> >
> > > Have you tried the fix written about under one of the other groups (one with
> > > the most post) 30 in fact. The entery I am referring to is by Silver,where he
> > > suggest checking and changing your DNS resolution .Worked for me.
> > > --
> > > oljohn
> > >
> > >
> > > "PA Bear" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> > > > https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
> > > >
> > > > Support for Windows Update:
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
> > > >
> > > > For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> > > > the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> > > > subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> > > > security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> > > > to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
> > > >
> > > > For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> > > > for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> > > > site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
> > > >
> > > > For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> > > > your usual support contacts.
> > > > --
> > > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> > > > AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
> > > >
> > > > silverb wrote:
> > > > > It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
> > > > > This
> > > > > many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft issue
> > > > > and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7]. Will Microsoft
> > > > > issue a fix?
> > > >
> > > >

YW & thanks for this feedback.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

silverb wrote:
> I opened a windows support. It was the DNS setting. Once I set my DNS to
> auto detect. It worked fine. Thanks to all the posts for the help!
>
> "oljohn" wrote:
>
>>
>> Check under search 80072ee7 , windows update. Ten groups down from yours,
>> Group started by Gent 12-16-07. Last post dated 01-02-08 by Silver. 30
>> post
>> in that group.
>> Respond if you cant locate.
>>
>> --
>> oljohn
>>
>>
>> "silverb" wrote:
>>
>>> oljohn, I don't see that group and not sure how to change my DNS
>>> setting.
>>> Can you attach the link for it?
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> "oljohn" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Have you tried the fix written about under one of the other groups (one
>>>> with the most post) 30 in fact. The entery I am referring to is by
>>>> Silver,where he suggest checking and changing your DNS resolution
>>>> .Worked for me. --
>>>> oljohn
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>>>>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>>>>
>>>>> Support for Windows Update:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>>>>
>>>>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling
>>>>> 1-866-PCSAFETY in the United States and in Canada or by contacting
>>>>> your
>>>>> local Microsoft subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that
>>>>> are associated with security updates. When you call, clearly state
>>>>> that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the
>>>>> update's
>>>>> KB number (e.g., KB123456).
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft
>>>>> subsidiary for security update support issues, visit the International
>>>>> Support Web site:
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>>>>>
>>>>> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
>>>>> through your usual support contacts.
>>>>> --
>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>>>>>
>>>>> silverb wrote:
>>>>>> It appears there has been some type of bug in the software somewhere.
>>>>>> This
>>>>>> many people not being able to install updates looks like a Microsoft
>>>>>> issue and not users. I keep getting [Error number: 0x80072EE7].
>>>>>> Will
>>>>>> Microsoft issue a fix?