windows defender updateing error, using windows xp pro 64bit editi

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i am running windows xp pro 64bit, all current windows updates, no third
party spyware stuff, i installed windows defender, install fine, goto update
it and i get errors, one error is; the program cant check for definition
updates, error code 0x80072ee2,

scott
 
Scott,

This will probably not be your solution but it is easy and can't hurt to try.
Close all programs, log off, restart.
Log On, connect to the internet, wait 2 minutes (to let the system settle)
Try Again.

I got the same message today, and have a couple of times before, and this
has solved it. If the problem does not go away shortly you will need a more
thoughtful answer which I'm sure my comrades will supply soon.

?:-)
Tim
Geek w/o Portfolio
 
I've had things like that happen here, Tim. Much is going on during
boot-up, so on the welcome screen I have a few username choices and I let
it come up as much as possible (no spinning harddrive and a fresh cup of
coffee) before I click on any. The delay seems to help, otherwise
sometimes half my notification area icons are missing when I later look for
them.

Anyway Scott, if Tim's suggestion doesn't work, take a look at this KB
which includes a guided help, and just may be your ticket:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/836941

I don't believe there's any restriction for not using it on Vista or on 64
bit systems, since it's really just a windows update problem you're having.
When you get that one resolved, let us know if there are anymore glitches.
 
Much is going on during boot-up, so on the welcome screen I have a few
username choices and I let it come up as much as possible (no spinning
harddrive and a fresh cup of coffee) before I click on any. The delay
seems to help, otherwise sometimes half my notification area icons are
missing when I later look for them.
Click to expand...

You guys shed light like a sower scatters seeds. I've often wondered why
sometimes the odd icon is missing from the tray, but never saw the
connection with this till now. Thank you.
 
well today i did not do anything different from 2 days ago, but it seems to
be working just fine now.. then i checked my email and saw your post... if it
happens again i will try your suggestion.. thank you all for trying to
help... if any future problems arise, i will post them here. again thank you
!!!
 
Hi Scott,

Thanks for posting the error code, that's the HTTP code
ERROR_INTERNET_TIMEOUT.
This probably means your connection to WU had a temporary lapse, especially
since you're working fine now.

Thanks for using Windows Defender,
Joe
 
Hey ive been getting this error message for 4 days now, tried all the tips
here and also from the links from windows update error screen and even
re-installed windows and still cannot use windows update, any one have any
more ideas?
 
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