RE: Windows Update 0x80072F78 error and workaround

I used win update and got the same problem, then uninstalled the updates and
still have the problem. Iam currently updating another 2000 server at present.
But your link worked for me and I have re-updated the first server so I can
now work on finding where things have gone wrong.
--
pbanks


"Brian Steele" wrote:

> After installing the latest version of Window Update on my Windows 2000 DC,
> I'm receiving the following error when selecting the "Windows Update" option
> from the IE Tools menu:
>
> [Error number: 0x80072F78]
> The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you
> are trying to view. The options provided below might help you solve the
> problem.
>
>
> None of the MS KB links that deal with this error have been of any
> assistance. Note: I do use a proxy server (MSP 2.0).
>
> I have managed to find a workaround:
>
> 1. Select the "Use administrator options" from the menu on the left of
> the page
> 2. Select the "Windows Update Catalog" link within the "Update
> Multiple Operating Systems" paragraph on the right
> 3. Select the "Windows Update" link from the menu on the left of the
> page.
>
> Alternatively, simply go to
> http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/catalog/en/default.asp
>
>
> From here I can then scan for and pick updates to install.
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Brian Steele
>
>
>
>
.

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