Fix Windows 7 update error 80072EFE

This is how to fix Windows 7 error 80072EFE while updating.

LINKS:

Steps to fix the issue:
2. Install the update and restart
3. You should be able to install updates normally

Parts:
0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - Checking system architecture
0:48 - Downloading the update
1:18 - Installing the update
1:44 - You can now update your computer
2:12 - More videos

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Frequent problems/questions:
- File not downloading:
Depending on the browser, you may need to right-click the download button and select "Save link as...". You can also use the alternative link, which has the file stored on Google Drive.

- The update shows the error "The Update Is Not Applicable to Your Computer":
Verify if you downloaded the right file (64 bits or 32 bits) and if Service Pack 1 is installed. To do that, press the start button, right click Computer and select Properties. Check if Service Pack 1 is listed under Windows edition. If it is, the service pack is installed.
If it is not, download it in the following link:
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is for 32 bit and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for x64-based systems is for 64 bit.
After installing SP1, you can try to update again.
If it doesn't work, do the following:
You will now install a update pack which includes the fix for the error
Download this update:
Run the file you just downloaded
Now, download this:
And open the file
After restarting, it should work.

- After fixing the problem, the update is stuck at 0%
Just let it running, and it will eventually get past this point.

- After fixing the problem, it takes a long time to check for updates
This happens because you have a lot of updates to install. Just wait and it will eventually show the available updates. In the video, this part was skipped

- Does it have a virus?
The link is from an official Microsoft website, so it doesn't have any virus. Any warning you see is because the site uses an old encryption method.

- The video is cut during the update check at 2:01. Is the video fake?
No, it was skipped because the update check takes some time. The date changed because I was recording at night, and it passed midnight at this moment.

- Why is the video title not English if the video is?
Because the video has translations depending on your computer's language. You can enable subtitles if you don't understand English.

If you have other problem/question, feel free to comment and I will try to help you.

[kerekizo]

TYSM BRO ITS WORKING AFTER 2 HOURS OF SEARCHING U ARE LIFE SAVER, i haven't updated windows since like 4-6 years lol

[mellifluousmike]

Thanks, worked for me. First downloaded the service pack 1 file from the same site cause it wouldn't auto install from updates and then installed the other file and everything works now. Great help. Recommended.

[Grace-dnkp]

Omg, you are the best. I've been all over YouTube and other sites trying to fix this issue. You are straight to the point and easy to follow instructions. I'm a new follower now. So happy with the outcome. Thanks again. 😊 😍

[scottmitchell]

This worked for me, thank you, 160+ updates coming my way.

[SuperLittleTyke]

Installing patch KB3138612 fixed the problem. Thanks. Now installing 172 updates! (It's going to take a while...)

[karmrajsinhvaghela]

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[MR.DOWNMAN]

800 videos probe... ESTE ES EL UNICO QUE FUNCIONA !!!

[Heuss-M]

salut frérot aide moi svp j'ai le même problème du Update mais quand je télécharge le fichier il me dise que cette mise a jour ne s’applique pas sur mon ordinateur (PS-j'ai pas le SP1) est je sais pas comment je fais j'ai peur si il me demande de télécharger qlq chose précédent que le SP1

[Thufaani]

Thanku this worked on my computer you are the best I sawed another that didn't work this work yayayaayayayaya

[JsonAC]

After doing everything and restarting it is taking a while to check for updates is that normal?

[garethhouston]

When I download the file for the 32 bit system it tells me this update is not applicable to your computer. Do you have any idea how to fix?

[mohamedfarouk]

Thank you very much, it has been updated.

[sanjusharma]

Window 7 professional 64bit 2009
The update not applicable you computer likha aa raha hai patch install karne par

[LuarDG]

hola, no me aparece la ventana para poder descargar el archivo desde los enlaces que me proporcionas

[sajadalmalke]

When I go to the link, it says:Your connection is not private!???

[Aseel.AZx]

It is saying " The update is not applicable to your computer ''
Any solution can help me out.

[juandediossolorzanocedeno]

thank you Sir for this tutorial I¨am happy God bless you

[Trongtinhbeatbox]

hello bro somehow i cannot install the update for my computer

[nnadiyaya]

Thank you so much.... This really help me..