What is 0x80072EFD?
The error code 0x80072EFD is a signal from Windows that there is a connection failure with the server. Imagine trying to open a website, but your internet connection is down; this error is similar, but it occurs when your system tries to update or access the Windows Store, and it can’t reach the necessary servers.
This code typically appears when network connections are misconfigured, servers are unreachable, or something on your PC is blocking the connection.
Common Causes of 0x80072EFD
- Incorrect internet settings
- Firewall or antivirus blocking the connection
- Server unavailability
- Corrupted store cache
How to Diagnose 0x80072EFD
To begin troubleshooting, do the following:
- Ensure your internet connection is active and stable.
- Check the firewall to confirm it’s not blocking Windows Update or Windows Store.
- Access the Event Viewer by typing ‘eventvwr’ into the Start menu search bar and pressing Enter, then navigate to Windows Logs > System to look for error messages.
- Confirm that the date and time settings on your PC are correct through ‘Settings’ > ‘Time & Language’.
Step-by-Step Solutions to Fix 0x80072EFD
- Check Internet Connection
- Confirm that you can access other websites.
- Run the Network Troubleshooter by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘Update & Security’ > ‘Troubleshoot’ > ‘Internet Connections’.
- Disable Firewall Temporarily
- Turn off Windows Firewall by going to ‘Control Panel’ > ‘System and Security’ > ‘Windows Defender Firewall’ and selecting ‘Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off’.
- Clear Windows Store Cache
- Type ‘wsreset’ into the search bar and select the presented option to reset the Windows Store cache.
- Adjust Date and Time
- Open ‘Settings’ and navigate to ‘Time & Language’.
- Toggle on ‘Set time automatically’ and ‘Set time zone automatically’.
If these methods don’t resolve the issue, continue with:
- Disable Proxy Settings
- Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Network & Internet’ > ‘Proxy’ and ensure the ‘Use a proxy server’ option is turned off.
- Run Windows Update Troubleshooter
- Navigate to ‘Settings’ > ‘Update & Security’ > ‘Troubleshoot’.
- Select ‘Windows Update’ and run the troubleshooter.
Advanced Troubleshooting
When simpler methods fail:
- Refresh your network by running ‘ipconfig /flushdns’ in Command Prompt, which you can open by typing ‘cmd’ in the search bar, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting ‘Run as administrator’.
- For persistent issues, consider resetting your PC’s network configurations by typing ‘netsh winsock reset’ in Command Prompt.
Seek professional help for:
- Deep system errors.
- Persistent connectivity problems.
Preventing Future 0x80072EFD Issues
To avoid this error:
- Keep your network drivers up to date by visiting the device manufacturer’s website.
- Regularly scan your PC for malware.
- Maintain an uncluttered firewall exception list to prevent essential services from being blocked.
