Fix Error 0x80072efe On Windows Update Assistant

If this post we will show you how to fix Error 0x80072efe on Windows 11 or Windows 10. This error occurs due to connectivity issues when running Windows Update or trying to use Windows Update Assistant to upgrade your operating system to the version next.

Unable to download Windows 11/10, please check your network settings and try again, error code 0x80072efe.

Contents

archyde news

Fix Error 0x80072efe on Windows 11/10

If you receive error 0x80072efe on Windows 11/10, follow these suggestions to resolve the issue:

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Change internet connection
  3. Check date and time settings
  4. Disable firewall
  5. Disable VPN or proxy, if applicable
  6. Reset network settings.

Let’s see these in detail.

1]Check internet connection

Check if your internet connections are done properly and internet connectivity is fine. Unplug them and plug them back in. restart the router. Maybe even restart your PC and then try again.

2]Change internet connection

Change your Internet connection. If you are using Wi-Fi, you may be able to try a wired connection and see.

3]Check the date and time settings

Time and language settings in Windows 10Time and language settings in Windows 10

To open the time and language settings on your Windows PC, click on the Start Menu > Windows Settings > Time & Language. The Time and Language Settings window will open and you will see – Date and Time.

Check if the settings are correct and if not, change them.

4]Disable Firewall

Disable your Windows firewall or temporarily disable your third-party software and see.

5]Disable VPN or Proxy

If you’re using a third-party VPN or proxy software, disable it and try again.

6]Reset network settings

Use the network reset button, restart your PC, then try again.

Windows 11/10 already offers the Network Troubleshooter which can help you if you cannot connect to the Internet. But if this tool fails to fix your connectivity issues, you should reset all network components and settings to their defaults and reinstall your network adapters – and you can do all of this just by using the Network Reset characteristic.

Hope something here helps you.

0x80072efe

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.