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How to fix error 0x80072f76 in Windows 11
ERROR_WINHTTP_SECURE_FAILURE: SSL/TLS error.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x80072f76 |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated Time | 30 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'inetcpl.cpl', and press Enter to open Internet Properties. Go to the 'Advanced' tab. Scroll down to the 'Security' section and ensure that 'Use TLS 1.2' and 'Use TLS 1.3' are checked. If not, check them and click Apply. This ensures your system uses modern security protocols.
- 2 Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'sfc /scannow' to repair system files. This can fix corrupted files that affect SSL/TLS.
- 3 Run 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' to repair the Windows image. This is a deeper repair that can fix issues SFC cannot.
- 4 Check your date and time settings (as in error 0x80072F8F) to ensure they are correct, as SSL certificates rely on accurate time.
- 5 If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it temporarily to see if it's interfering with the secure connection.
- 6 Restart your PC and try Windows Update again.
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