Windows update error 80072f8f - what to do?
If error 80072f8f occurs under Windows Update, your system time does not match that of Microsoft. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Fix Windows Update error 80072f8f
Your PC and Microsoft servers do not necessarily have to show the same time. However, if the discrepancy is noticeably large, the server refuses to send the updates.
- Click the time at the bottom right of the desktop and select the "Change date and time settings" option.
- Go to the "Internet Time" tab above and click on the "Change Settings" button.
- Click the "Update Now" button.
- Then close the two windows with "OK" and carry out the updates again.
- Note: Alternatively, you can adjust the data manually under the "Date and time" tab using the "Change date and time" button.
Troubleshooting: Fix error code 80072f8f
- With Windows Update Troubleshooter, Windows searches for problems by hand and tries to solve them.
- With this download you get a direct link for troubleshooting. Simply click on "Next" and Windows will start working.
- The diagnosis is completed after a few moments. Windows then reports whether errors have been found and whether they have now been rectified.
