Fixing Windows Update error 0x80072efd in Windows 10, 8.1, 8

Even for an experienced user, the process of upgrading a computer can be time-consuming and exhausting, so it’s no wonder that for an average user , even the smallest mishaps can be frustrating. Some users have reported a new issue that occurred when they tried to update their Windows Suite in 2018. A new addition to error codes such as 0x80070003, 0x8007064a, 0×80246007 and 0×80248014 has been spotted while updating your Windows 8 to a better, more sophisticated Windows 10 version.

What happens when you encounter the Windows store error code 0x80072efd?

Some users have found that the problem lies in the network proxy. Trying to reset the IE and the proxy with our automatic detection did not help. The problem continued to present itself even after the netsh command was used to reset the proxy. This can occur when your operating system exhibits error 0x80072efd. There are some signs that you are experiencing this issue:

• a sign appears displaying the words “error 0x80072efd”
• your computer shuts down after displaying the error  0x80072efd
• your Windows OS is slow
• the mouse or the keypad does not respond or works very slowly
• Your computer ‘freezes’ for some seconds.

Why does Windows store error code 0x80072efd happen?

• a corrupted version of the operating system is installed on your computer
• the operating system was not set up correctly
• your Windows registry is damaged due to the recent software installation
• a virus has damaged your hard drive
• some malware could have deleted essential data for the setup of a new operating system

How do I fix the Windows store error code 0x80072efd?

For those of you using Windows 8 and Windows 10 in 2018, this is a quick guide to fixing the Windows update error 0x80072efd.

These are some tips you can take in order to fix this error. They are provided in a sequence from the easiest and fastest fix to the most complicated and time-consuming one. Before taking any of these suggestions, make sure your computer has a back-up.

Tip 1. Scan your computer for malware. You can do this by using Auslogics Anti-malware software. This is a program that will find malicious programs as well as schedule different types of scans for your computer’s protection.

Tip 2. Clean your computer. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all the software that we have installed at different times. Applications stack up somewhere deep within our operating system and produce glitches subsequently.

Tip 3. Update your drivers. It can be as easy as that! A lot of issues concerning the running of your PC have to do with the drivers that provide the communication between your software and your hardware. They must be updated at all times.

Tip 4. Try Windows Recovery to return to a time when the pesky error 0x80072efd was not ruining your day. You can cancel all the new additions to the system and return to a simpler time. Check your computer for updates then and see if the error persists.

Tip 5. Uninstall Windows Update completely and then install it again. This will help you find the missing pieces if they were lost between the installations]  or those pieces that were corrupted during the downloading process onto your PC.

Tip 6. Scan the system for missing files.

To do that, you have to type ‘Command’ into the “search” on your computer. Then, holding CTRL+Shift, press ENTER. In the pop-up window, click OK. Type in ’sfc/scannow’ and press ENTER. Make yourself a cup of tea, this scan can take a while. The commands will guide you through the next moves.

Tip 7. Upgrade to all available updates. This can help because each update deals with the glitches of the previous one, so you might find that your particular one was already fixed and you just need to kick back and relax while your Windows is fixing itself.

Tip 8. Uninstall your Windows completely. This is, of course, a last-ditch effort, but if you’ve backed your sensitive files and you want your computer to run malware-free, you might want to start fresh with a new operating system. After the update, you’ll need to check the drivers again and do a lot of reconnaissance, so it’s advisable to scan your computer for viruses and malware regularly to avoid having to start from scratch.