Windows Update Error 80072EFD
KB ID 0000440 Problem While attempting to run a Windows Update you see the following error. Code 80072EFD Windows Update encountered an unknown error. Get help with this error. Solution Note: There seems to be a few causes of this error, but in my case it was the proxy server. 1. Assuming you have a proxy set in your web browser settings (Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings > Set proxy settings accordingly). Note:...
Windows – Force into Safe Mode or”Cannot Boot into Safe Mode”
KB ID 0000521 Problem With modern PC’s, the boot time is a LOT less than it used to be. There was a time when you would have a few seconds to press F8 when a Windows machine started and it would boot to “safe mode”. Now even with the reflexes of a fighter pilot, you are hard pushed to press the key before it says “Starting Windows”. Solution 1. Boot Windows normally, and in the search/run box type...
Windows – Backing up, Transferring, and Restoring Wireless Network Settings
KB ID 0000626 Problem If you have a machine setup and working on your wireless network, sometimes it’s easier to set other machines up by simply migrating the settings. Either because you don’t want your child to try and type in a 64 bit WPA key, or you might simply have forgotten the WEP/WPA key,and don’t want to go through all the hassle of setting it up again. In a small business environment you can give your...
Windows – System Hung applying updates ‘Stage 3 of 3 Preparing to configure Windows…’
KB ID 0000640 Problem I installed a classroom full of PC’s today, after setting them all updating, and rebooting, I went to lunch, and came back to find them all displaying this, Stage 3 of 3 Preparing to configure Windows. Don’t turn off your computer. I went and did another room, came back, and there was no change. Solution It turns out this is a known problem if you are installing KB2533552, to get round the problem...
Windows Update Error – 80243004
KB ID 0000643 Problem Seen on Server 2008, when attempting to run Windows update. Code 80243004 Windows Update encountered an unknown error Solution Without a doubt the strangest fix I’ve ever seen! 1. Right click the Taskbar > Properties > Taskbar Tab > Customize. 2. Tick the box that says “Always show all icons and notifications on the taksbar” > OK. 3. Retry your Windows updates. Related Articles,...