When I log into Windows Update I get error code ox80072EFF but can find no listing to explain what this error code is and how to fix it.Also I keep getting Win32 error message and the whole system freezes.I recently aquired some viruses and seems to me the programming has been damaged.Help!!

Let's first make sure all the viruses and malware is gone. What did you clean with? Have you used...http://www.malwarebytes.org/--Gina WhippMicrosoft MVP (Access)Please post all replies to the forum where everyone can benefit.

Hi voodoowarrior,Adding to Gina’s advice, I would recommend using Microsoft Security Essentials (free) and the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.Also, please look at the following MS article:You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updatesLisa Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Hi voodoowarrior,Adding to Gina’s advice, I would recommend using Microsoft Security Essentials (free) and the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.Also, please look at the following MS article:You may encounter temporary connection-related errors when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update to install updatesLisa Microsoft Answers Support Engineer Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.