Error 0x80072EE2 in SQL Server 2012 RC0 Installation

Asked By benedict powell 10 points N/A Posted on - 02/08/2012

Just today, I downloaded the free evaluation version of SQL Server 2012 RC0. 

When trying to install it, I received an error in Windows Update when the setup is checking for the recent updates that will improve SQL Server 2012 security and implementation.

How can I repair it?

Server 2012 RCO Setup

Product Updates

Always install the latest updates to enhance your SQL Server security and performance

SQL Server Setup could not search for updates through the Windows Update service. You can either check again or click Next to continue.

To troubleshoot issues with your Windows Update service, view the link below, ensure you have Internet or network access, and ensure your Windows Update service can find updates interactively through the Windows Update control panel.

Error 0x80072EE2: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80072EE2

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Answered By Sharath Reddy 590495 points N/A #124912

Error 0x80072EE2 in SQL Server 2012 RC0 Installation

I think this is only a minor issue in Windows Update and there should be nothing to worry about.

When you tried to install the free evaluation version of SQL Server 2012 RC0, it tried to check for any updates through Windows Update but it failed to search for any update so it displayed an error message.

You can click Next to continue with the installation and check for updates later manually.

It’s possible that there is really no update on the software and the error can be ignored. Or you can cancel the installation by clicking the Cancel button and restart the installation again.

Check your connection first if you have an active internet connection before restarting the installation so you will not see that error message again.

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