Windows 7 won't connect to Windows Update/Update Windows Defender

Hi guys,

When I try to update my laptop using Windows Update I get Error Code 80072EFD (yes, I have consulted MS's useless troubleshooter). Beacuse of this my laptop's most recent updates were in March i.e. when it left the factory. Otherwise the internet connectivity is fine.

How do I get it to update?!

One solution for Vista that might work:

1. Click the "Start" Button, click "All programs", and click "Accessories".
2. Right-click “Command Prompt” Run as administrator". If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. Type "netsh winhttp reset proxy" (without quotes) at the command prompt, and press Enter.
4. Try the update again.

Another possibility is that you've picked up some kind of malware. See 2nd post in this thread: Windows Update error code 80072efd

Google came up with a lot more possibilities, but the above two seemed the most prevalent: Windows Update Error Code 80072EFD windows 7

Cheers mate. The first solution did the trick!

Yup. I only got it for about £4 (~$6) from Amazon. Thanks anyway