Windows 10/11 update Error code 80072EFE generally found in Windows updates when it is in auto-update settings. The Update Error 80072EFE is primarily for Windows 11 or Windows 10, version 1809 and later versions, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. This issue can also be caused by 3rd party Windows firewalls or anti-virus suites that are completely protective when looking for the data exchanges.