How to fix the problem of a 0x80072efd error.

0x80072efd is a Windows error code that indicates a problem with the network connection. This error code can be caused by a number of factors, including a loose or disconnected network cable, a problem with the network adapter, or a problem with the network settings. This error code can also be caused by a problem with the Windows Update service or a problem with the Windows Firewall.

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• Check your internet connection
• Try again later
• Check your antivirus settings

1. Check your internet connection

1. Open "Windows Defender" and click on the "Connect Now" button.
2. Enter your computer's IP address and click on the "Connect" button.
3. If your computer is connected to the internet, Windows Defender will show a message stating that the computer is connected. If not, Windows Defender will show a message stating that the computer is not connected and provide instructions on how to connect.
4. Click on the "Status" tab and check the "Internet connections" section.
5. If your internet connection is not working, Windows Defender will provide instructions on how to fix the problem.

2. Try again later

If you are experiencing an error code of 0x80072efd, first try restarting your computer. If that does not work, you can try to fix the issue by following the steps below:

1. Open the "Command Prompt" on your computer.
2. Type "regedit" and hit the "Enter" key.
3. Navigate to the following location: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon"
4. In the "Winlogon" key, right-click on "Shell" and select "Properties".
5. On the "Shell" tab, under "Startup type", select "Automatic".
6. Under "Logon options", select "Restart".
7. If the issue still persists, you can try to fix the issue by deleting the following registry key: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify%LINKNAME%".

3. Check your antivirus settings

1. In the Windows 8 Start screen, type "settings" and press ENTER.
2. In the Settings screen, click System and Security.
3. In the System and Security screen, click on the Antivirus tab.
4. In the Antivirus tab, make sure that the antivirus software is turned on.
5. In the Antivirus software window, make sure that the virus definition update is checked.
6. If the virus definition update is not checked, click on the Check for updates button.
7. In the Antivirus software window, click on the Download updates button.
8. In the Download updates window, click on the Install updates button.
9. In the Install updates window, make sure that the antivirus software is installed.
10. After the antivirus software is installed, click on the OK button.
11. In the Antivirus software window, click on the Close button.
12. In the System and Security screen, click on the Restart now button.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

1. Check your firewall settings
2. Check your proxy settings
3. Reset your Windows Update Components
4. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
5. Contact Microsoft Support