Not possible to use Windows Update with ISP (China)

I have tried running Windows Update on Windows home server, Windows Vista and
Windows XP but all of them failed.

When I do a trace with VisualRoute the program tells me that there is most
likely a firewall between me and the windows update server... I have not
added any firewall....

When checking the log file I can see the error code: 0x80072efd. I have
tried everything in the knowledge base for this error code but still no luck.

Is there an alternative Windows update server that can be used? One that is
not blocked by some strange firewall??

You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows
Update or Microsoft Update to install updates:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

The above KB mentions things besides a firewall.
====================================

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
installing security updates.

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.net

MickeM wrote:
> I have tried running Windows Update on Windows home server, Windows Vista
> and Windows XP but all of them failed.
>
> When I do a trace with VisualRoute the program tells me that there is most
> likely a firewall between me and the windows update server... I have not
> added any firewall....
>
> When checking the log file I can see the error code: 0x80072efd. I have
> tried everything in the knowledge base for this error code but still no
> luck.
>
> Is there an alternative Windows update server that can be used? One that
> is
> not blocked by some strange firewall??

Hi!

I tried all of the suggestion for the kb but nothing worked... I have now
found 2 workarounds... Use my own VPN tunnel or use a free proxy on the web

//Micke

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows
> Update or Microsoft Update to install updates:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941
>
> The above KB mentions things besides a firewall.
> ====================================
>
> 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
> installing security updates.
>
> 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.net
>
> MickeM wrote:
> > I have tried running Windows Update on Windows home server, Windows Vista
> > and Windows XP but all of them failed.
> >
> > When I do a trace with VisualRoute the program tells me that there is most
> > likely a firewall between me and the windows update server... I have not
> > added any firewall....
> >
> > When checking the log file I can see the error code: 0x80072efd. I have
> > tried everything in the knowledge base for this error code but still no
> > luck.
> >
> > Is there an alternative Windows update server that can be used? One that
> > is
> > not blocked by some strange firewall??
>
>