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 – 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,...
Windows Update Error C8000710
KB ID 0000769 Problem Seen when attempting to perform windows update. Solution If you didn’t already know, then your problems have just got bigger, this error indicates there’s not enough room on the drive. Find Out What’s Filled up the Hard Drive Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links NA
Server 2012 – Windows Update Error ‘8024402C’
KB ID 0000715 Problem I saw this on a freshly built Server 2012 (Datacenter) server this morning. Solution First discount the obvious, make sure this server has internet access and is not going out via a proxy server, (unless you have configured the proxy properly for Windows Updates). In my case the fix was simple, I’m assuming that because it was a new server, it was waiting on a reboot to do something with the Windows Update...