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0x80072EFD

Windows 10/11 · Network/DNS

Seeing 0x80072EFD on Windows 10/11 means the OS detected "0x80072EFD". Before reinstalling anything, work through the steps below — the fix is often simpler than it looks.

What Actually Happened

Network stack error: WININET_E_CANNOT_CONNECT � a connection with the server could not be established.

Symptoms

Network error: '0x80072EFD'

Common Causes

Connectivity condition: WININET_E_CANNOT_CONNECT � a connection with the server could not be established

How to Fix It

01
Flush DNS cache:
ipconfig /flushdns
02
Reset Winsock stack: netsh winsock reset
03
Reset IP stack: netsh int ip reset

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