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Code 80072F8F - Windows could not search for new updates

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When you search for available updates on the Windows Update Web site or on the Microsoft Update Web site, you may receive the following error code:
"0x80072F8F"

This issue may occur if the date and time on the computer varies too much from the valid date and time of the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates that are used by the Windows Update Web site.



Click to clear the "Check for server certificate revocation" check box
Use this method if you are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003.

1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
Note If you do not see the Internet Explorer menu bar, press the ALT key to display the menu.
3. Click the Advanced tab, and then locate the Security section.
4. Click to clear the Check for server certificate revocation check box, and then click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Try to install updates again.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

1. Click the Start, type timedate.cpl in the Start Search box, and then click Timedate.cpl on the programs list.

2. On the Date and Time tab, make sure that the computer's date and time are correct. If the settings are incorrect, click Change date and time.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password, or provide confirmation.

3. In the Date and Time dialog box, use the following procedures:
To change the date: Under Date, click the left or right arrows to find the current month in the calendar, and then click the current date.

To change the time: Under Time, double-click the hour, minutes, or seconds that you want to change, and then click the arrows to increase or decrease the value.

4. When you finish changing the date and time settings, click OK.

5. Try to install updates again.


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