KB3143693 Update Summary – Resolved Error Code 80072EF5
KB3143693 is an update from Microsoft that includes multiple fixes for issues found in Windows Update and related services. This cumulative update helps to improve the stability of Windows, especially when it comes to how updates are delivered and installed on a system. The update is targeted at various editions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
KB3143693 Description: Fixes for Error Code 80072EF5 and Related Issues Patched
This update resolves several issues that may cause problems with Windows Update services or prevent updates from being installed correctly on affected systems. Some of the key fixes include addressing issues where certain updates are not downloaded or installed as expected, resolving problems related to BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) and WSUS (Windows Server Update Services), and fixing scenarios where updates fail due to conflicts or dependencies.
Howto install KB3143693
- To install KB3143693 automatically from Windows Update: Ensure your system is connected to the internet and open the Settings app. Navigate to “Update & Security”, then click on “Check for updates”. If available, follow the prompts to download and install this update.
- If you prefer manual installation from a Microsoft Update Catalog download: Go to https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/, search for “KB3143693”, select the correct version that matches your system architecture (x86 or x64), then click “Download”.
- Once downloaded, run the installer and follow on-screen instructions. You might need to restart your computer after installation.
- To install through a WSUS server for enterprise environments: Log in to your WSUS console with appropriate permissions. Synchronize with Microsoft Update Services first if needed. Then locate KB3143693, approve it for deployment and assign it to target groups before initiating synchronization again.
- For systems that require offline installation due to restricted network access or similar reasons: Use the Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows 8.1 installation media along with a modified WIM file containing KB3143693 as part of an image-based deployment strategy.
- To verify successful installation, you can check the installed updates list via Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> View Installed Updates, searching for “KB3143693”. Alternatively, run a system scan using tools like System File Checker (sfc /scannow).
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