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The Windows Update error 80072ee2 occurs when Windows fails to connect to the update servers within the expected time. This error is commonly linked to network connectivity issues, server-side delays, or misconfigured system settings. Below are the main causes and explanations:

1. Network Connectivity Problems

A slow, unstable, or restricted internet connection can prevent your system from communicating with the Windows Update servers.

2. Server-Side Issues

If Microsoft’s update servers are experiencing high traffic or temporary downtime, your system might fail to establish a connection.

3. Firewall or Proxy Interference

Firewalls, proxies, or security software may block the connection to the Windows Update servers, causing the process to fail.

4. Corrupted Update Components

Damaged files in the SoftwareDistribution or Catroot2 folders, which store temporary update files, can disrupt the update process.

5. Incorrect Network Configuration

Misconfigured settings such as DNS, IP address, or network proxy settings can prevent access to the update servers.

6. Outdated Windows Update Client

Using an outdated version of the Windows Update client may cause compatibility issues when connecting to Microsoft servers.

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net stop bits
net stop wuauserv
net stop appidsvc
net stop cryptsvc
Del "%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\*.*"
rmdir %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution /S /Q
rmdir %systemroot%\system32\catroot2 /S /Q
sc.exe sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
sc.exe sdset wuauserv D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)
cd /d %windir%\system32

regsvr32.exe /s atl.dll
regsvr32.exe /s urlmon.dll
regsvr32.exe /s mshtml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shdocvw.dll
regsvr32.exe /s browseui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s jscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s vbscript.dll
regsvr32.exe /s scrrun.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml3.dll
regsvr32.exe /s msxml6.dll
regsvr32.exe /s actxprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s softpub.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wintrust.dll
regsvr32.exe /s dssenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s rsaenh.dll
regsvr32.exe /s gpkcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s sccbase.dll
regsvr32.exe /s slbcsp.dll
regsvr32.exe /s cryptdlg.dll
regsvr32.exe /s oleaut32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s ole32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s shell32.dll
regsvr32.exe /s initpki.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuapi.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuaueng1.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltui.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wups2.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgr.dll
regsvr32.exe /s qmgrprxy.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wucltux.dll
regsvr32.exe /s muweb.dll
regsvr32.exe /s wuwebv.dll
netsh winsock reset
netsh winsock reset proxy
net start bits
net start wuauserv
net start appidsvc
net start cryptsvc

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Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro
00:18 Solution 1
01:25 Solution 2
02:12 Solution 3
03:38 Solution 4
05:11 Solution 5
08:23 Outro