windows update Error 80072f8f

[ITGURU]

Hello

 

I've got several servers which have had no issues in the past checking for and installing updates.

All of a sudden it's come to the monthly install and as soon as I click Check for updates, it errors out with error 80072f8f

All internet articles suggest date/time issues but these servers have been in used for along time and have checked date/times and timezones etc.

 

I've also reset Windows update components, run the troubleshooter, reset the software distribution folder, still without any luck.

 

Anyone got any other ideas?

 

I've also done a clean install of server 2012 and even before changing any settings, I still get the same error.

 

Thanks in Advance.

Edited July 31, 2015 by ITGURU

[ITGuyWestMidlands]

Put you right finger on your nose and hop three times. Then nod. That may help

[Michael]

I seem to re-call a similar discussion last week. Try adding proxy settings to the Metro/Windows Store using one of the following methods.

[ITGuyWestMidlands]

Its hit and miss. I fet the same issue every so often. No reason. Coule of reboots sorts it, sometimes. Alternatively yry my last post. Then a reboot

[ITGURU]

I seem to re-call a similar discussion last week. Try adding proxy settings to the Metro/Windows Store using one of the following methods.

 

So I ran the netsh import proxy command now it's showing me the available updates - thanks

 

Will test on others - seems a bit strange never had the issue before

 

Good old Microsoft!