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June 2nd, 2010 20:00
Windows Update error code 80072EFE
Currently running Vista and over the last week I cannot get any Windows Updates. Currently it says "Windows cannot check for updates". If I try and install them I get the 80072EFE error. I have tried several things including all the things here: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/itprovistaie/thread/0ce7c1e6-7ef2-48e1-b7c9-c8f1e97c71d5 at the Microsoft Website.
I am sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum but I wasn't sure where to go. I may have a virus too. Defender Pro 5-in-1 finds one but cannot delete it. Malabytes Malaware program doesn't find anything and SpyBot doesn't either. I have also noticed if I google "Error Code 80072EFE" and I click on any of the links it takes me to a bogus website/domain that is usually for sale instead of an actual site. I have to physically type in the web address I want (however if I google "amazon" or something similiar it takes me right to the site when I click the links with no problems),
Please help and please advise!
MikeInFla (no oil here yet!)
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fireberd
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June 3rd, 2010 05:00
This sounds and acts more like malware. Post a hijackthis log on the forum malware section so the security experts can help you. Malware section
MikeInFla
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June 3rd, 2010 06:00
I guess I am dumb but what is a hijackthis log? Thanks,
Mike
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June 3rd, 2010 12:00
Mike,
First try...
How do I reset Windows Update components?
If that doesn't work, the read...
Please Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help and it will help you understand what to do at the DELL Malware Removal Forum
Rick