Getting windows update error code 0x80072ee2

The Process to fix windows update error code 0x80072ee2 is available in this content. If you are trying to update windows defender then you may receive the “The program can’t check for definition updates Error found: Code 0x80072ee2” error message that is very critical for you and the updating of windows defender is failed due to this error. The given error occurs when the computer is checking for update. You may also receive “The program can’t download definition updates Error found: Code 0x80072ee2” error message during downloading of windows defender update. If you will not face the both error message then you may face the “The program can’t install definition updates Error found: Code 0x80072ee2” error message when the update file is installing in your computer. Overall conclusion is you can face this error in the process of update of windows defender.

Causes of the windows defender updating error

The windows defender updating failed due to network problem. When the internet connection weak then it is not possible to update the computer. The updating is also failed due to server problem. When the computer is affected from malwares and viruses then it may also you can face this error.

Process to fix windows update error code 0x80072ee2
Windows update error code 0x80072ee2 solution is available in this article. First of all check the internet connection, it is connected or not. If not connected then connect it and try to update. If error is continue in your computer then apply these processes that are given here. If you are using windows xp or windows server 2003 then go to start and after that click on run and then type wuaucpl.cpl in the run window and click on ok. Now you have to click automatic and then click ok your error will be solved.


But if you are using windows 7 or windows server 2008 then first of all click on start then click on all programs and then here click on windows update. After that clicks on change setting and then choose install update automatically and in the recommended updates choose the Include recommended updates when downloading, installing, or notifying me about updates and then click on ok button. After applying these steps in your computer the windows defender updating process successfully done. When I apply these steps in my computer then I fix my pc and now my system is fully updated.