Every time I try to update windows it shows eror with Code 80072F8F. I uninstalled Mcafee and tried to update, same error occurred. My system clock shows correct time. I recently upgraded from 32-bit Vista Home premium (Dell) to 32-bit 7 Home premium using the Dell 7 Upgrade DVD. I have core to duo Intel T6400 (2 GHz) Processor, 3GB RAM, 128MB NVidia Graphics memory and 250 GB Hard Drive.

HI The error code issue may occur if the date and time on the computer varies too much from the valid date and time of the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates that are used by the Windows Update Web site. Open Date and Time by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel , clicking Clock, Language, and Region , and then clicking Date and Time . On the Date and Time tab, make sure that your computer's date and time are correct. If they're not, click Change date and time . If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. In the Date and Time Settings dialog box, do the following: To change the date, under Date , click the left or right arrows to find the current month in the calendar, and then click the current date. To change the time, under Time , double-click the hour, minutes, or seconds that you want to change, and then click the arrows to increase or decrease the value. When you have finished changing the time settings, click OK . Try installing Updates Regards Nikhil

I have mentioned earlier that my system time is already correct. So thats not going to help. Any other inputs?

HI check BIOS time and Date and ensure the same with OS Refer the article KB 929458 see for Vista modifications works with 7 also, see Method 4 give us the results Nikhil

BIOS time & date are same as OS. I had earlier tried the method 4 given in KB929458. It didn't help. I typed regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s in the windows serach box and pressed enter. It didn't ask for admin password. Same is true for regsvr32 Wintrust.dll /s and regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s If I try to run them as as Administrator it is giving some error. To register a module you must provide a binary name ... etc. By the way all this is for Vista.

HI Disable any anti-virus application or firewall on the computer temporarily. Manually download the update files and then install it from the hard disk. Please pick the updates from the website of Microsoft Download Center: http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Home.aspx General Windows Update Troubleshooting The following outlines how to stop services pertaining to Windows Update, rename system folders, register related DLL files, and then restart the previously mentioned services. This troubleshooting generally applies to all Windows Update related issues. Stopping services pertaining to Windows Update 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator. 2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue. 3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command. net stop wuauserv net stop bits net stop cryptsvc Please do not close the Command Prompt window. Renaming folders pertaining to Windows Update 1. At the command prompt, type the following commands, and then press Enter after each command: 2. ren %systemroot%\System32\Catroot2 Catroot2.old 3. ren %systemroot%\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old 4. Please do not close the Command Prompt window. Registering DLLs pertaining to Windows Update 1. Please copy and paste the following text into a new Notepad document, and save the file as WindowsUpdate.BAT 2. If saved correctly the icon will change from a Notepad file to BAT file which has two blue cogs as its icon. -or- 3. You can manually type each command at the command prompt: regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll /s regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll /s regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s regsvr32 wups2.dll /s regsvr32 wups.dll /s regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s regsvr32 Softpub.dll /s regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s regsvr32 Initpki.dll /s regsvr32 softpub.dll /s regsvr32 wintrust.dll /s regsvr32 initpki.dll /s regsvr32 dssenh.dll /s regsvr32 rsaenh.dll /s regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll /s regsvr32 sccbase.dll /s regsvr32 slbcsp.dll /s regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll /s regsvr32 Urlmon.dll /s regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll /s regsvr32 Msjava.dll /s regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll /s regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll /s regsvr32 Mshtml.dll /s regsvr32 msxml.dll /s regsvr32 msxml2.dll /s regsvr32 msxml3.dll /s regsvr32 Browseui.dll /s regsvr32 shell32.dll /s regsvr32 wuapi.dll /s regsvr32 wuaueng.dll /s regsvr32 wuaueng1.dll /s regsvr32 wucltui.dll /s regsvr32 wups.dll /s regsvr32 wuweb.dll /s regsvr32 jscript.dll /s regsvr32 atl.dll /s regsvr32 Mssip32.dll /s Restarting services pertaining to Windows Update 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator. 2. If you receive a notification from User Account Control simply click Continue. 3. At the command prompt, type the following, commands and then press ENTER after each command. net start wuauserv net start bits net start cryptsvc exit now try running updates see that if the issue can be resolved Regards Nikhil

Please also check the Windows Time service: Start Windows Time service =========================== 1. Click the Start Button, type "services.msc" (without quotes) in Start Search box, and press Enter. 2. Double click the service "Windows Time". 3. Click on the "General" tab; make sure the "Startup Type" is "Automatic" or "Manual". Then please click the "Start" button under "Service Status" to start the service. 4. Click OK.You can also try Clean Boot mode.Vivian Xing - MSFT

What throws people off is when daylight savings is off so the user compensates by advancing the clock.Seasons greetings!

What throws people off is when daylight savings is off so the user compensates by advancing the clock.Seasons greetings!

I have the same issue with a Dell Vostro 230. I'm using Win 7 Enterprise and cannot get auto updates to connect. Date and time are verified correct. I removed symantec endpoint from the device and also executed all the above commands. One other odd thing I notice is that there is not an item in control panel called Clock, Language, and Region. Enterprise had a date/time applet and another for regional / language. In date/time, the options you describe do not exist. I verified that the time is in sync with our DCs and that the DCs have the correct time. What else can I do? Jimm

It works perfecly... thanks!

I resolved the problem, I had the same issue : Code 80072F8F when I wanted to get some updates. I set up a WSUS server with SSL on a 2008 R2 server. You must import your certificate in the same GPO as your WSUS. In your GPO, go to "Windows Parameters" -> "Security Parameters" -> "Public Key Policy" -> "CA trusted root". Import here your certificate that you already export from your IIS on the WSUS server. I hope my english is correct and that will help you.

Every time I try to update windows it shows eror with Code 80072F8F. I uninstalled Mcafee and tried to update, same error occurred. My system clock shows correct time. I recently upgraded from 32-bit Vista Home premium (Dell) to 32-bit 7 Home premium using the Dell 7 Upgrade DVD. I have core to duo Intel T6400 (2 GHz) Processor, 3GB RAM, 128MB NVidia Graphics memory and 250 GB Hard Drive. I had the same problem, however after reading all the replies I didn't have to do any of them. It was as simple as going to the start menu, right clicking on windows update, then run as administrator. windows update box comes up, click to scan for updates and it works! Well mine did, I hope yours is as simple as that!

Every time I try to update windows it shows eror with Code 80072F8F. I uninstalled Mcafee and tried to update, same error occurred. My system clock shows correct time. I recently upgraded from 32-bit Vista Home premium (Dell) to 32-bit 7 Home premium using the Dell 7 Upgrade DVD. I have core to duo Intel T6400 (2 GHz) Processor, 3GB RAM, 128MB NVidia Graphics memory and 250 GB Hard Drive. I had the same problem, however after reading all the replies I didn't have to do any of them. It was as simple as going to the start menu, right clicking on windows update, then run as administrator. windows update box comes up, click to scan for updates and it works! Well mine did, I hope yours is as simple as that!

Man, this was a total nightmare !! I ended up messing around with the clock as mentioned below and it finally ran!! http://www.infotechguyz.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9