Windows Update

0x80072EFE update connection aborted

error meaning

The connection to the update server terminated unexpectedly.

Frequently Occurring Situations

The download starts and then stops repeatedly.

First thing to check

Check whether the connection is disconnected, wired or wireless.

main causes

  • unstable internet
  • Proxy terminates connection
  • secure network filter

Step-by-step solution

If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1. Check occurrence conditions

The download starts and then stops repeatedly.

Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes

  1. Check whether the connection is disconnected, wired or wireless.

Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.

2. Procedure for resolving update connection interruptions

The connection to the update server terminated unexpectedly.

Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes

  1. Retry the update with a stable wired network or another allowed network.
  2. If you have just changed proxy or security filters, ask your vendor or administrator to check the connection termination records.

Check points: Make sure the same download completes till the end.

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Content review date: 2026-10-07

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