Windows 10 error code 80072efe - what to do?

On Windows 10, error code 80072efe means that there was a problem checking for updates. Here are some tips that you can use to solve the error code.

Windows 10: Error code 80072efe - Windows server not reachable

The simplest solution is that the Windows servers are temporarily unavailable and therefore your computer cannot download updates.

• Close the Windows update and wait 10-15 minutes.
• Then try again if you can now check for updates.

Missing internet connection causes update error 80072efe

Often there is also a lack of an internet connection or an incorrect internet setting behind the problem.

• First, make sure you are connected to the internet. To do this, call up any page in your browser.
• Using a proxy server can also cause problems with the Windows update. If you use a proxy server, you should deactivate it.

Program causes error message 80072efe on Windows 10

Programs that control Internet traffic can also cause the error.

• Such programs are, for example, firewalls, antivirus tools or tuning programs
• For these programs, you should add an exception so that Windows 10 can easily communicate with the Microsoft servers.
• You should also check what you have installed on Windows 10. You should then uninstall programs that are unknown to you.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to solve WLAN problems under Windows 10.