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Fix: Xbox One S error code 0x80072ee7
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft launched theXbox One S consolein August 2016 as a slimmer version of the Xbox One. Redmond proudly calls the Xbox One S “the ultimate games and 4K entertainment system” and its specs back Microsoft’s words, with 4K and HDR support, a 40% slimmer body, and up to 2TB of storage.
However, this model is not immune to bugs, with various issues that affect the overallgaming experience on the Xbox One S. Perhaps one of the most frequent errors is the0x80072ee7 error code.
Xbox One S error code 0x80072ee7
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How to fix the Xbox One S 0x80072ee7 error
Error 80072EE7 mainly occurs when users try to open content on your Xbox One S console. In most cases, this error code appears because the Xbox One S couldn’t load the resource users tried to open. Most likely, a network connection error blocks the name of the resource from resolving to anIP address.
Solution 1 – Check the Xbox Live service status
If there are any alerts there, you should wait until the service is up and running. Then, try again to access content on your console.
Solution 2 – Test the connection to Xbox Live
Solution 3 – Restart your console
If everything’s alright with the Xbox Live services, maybe a simple restart can do the trick. Yes, it’s the most popular simple man’s universal solution for just about anything that’s powered by electricity, but you’ll be surprised how often restarting actually resolves the problem.
Here’s how to reset your console:
Solution 4 – Check your internet connection
We already mentioned the Network Connection Troubleshooter above, but there’s another way to check your internet connection. So, if the troubleshooter failed to find and fix any problems, you can try with the manual approach.
For doing things by yourself, you’ll need to lay down the Xbox, and turn on your computer. Check outthis articlefor tips on how to deal with various internet connection problems.
Solution 5 – Clear the cached data
The next thing we’re going to try is clearing the cache on your console. Too much cached data can cause various problems, and the0x80072ee7 error codemight not be the exception. Here’s how to clear the cache on your Xbox One S:
Solution 6 – Delete the corrupt files
There’s also a good chance some of your files got corrupted and therefore causes the given error. If that’s indeed the case, all you need to do is simply delete that corrupt file. And here’s how:
Solution 7 – Use DNS
And finally, if none of the previous solutions worked, you can always go with the DNS. Changing the DNS settings is usually characteristical to resolving internet connection problems on PC, but we can use it for Xbox, as well. Here’s how to change the DNS settings on your Xbox One S:
There are various connection error messages that may prevent you from accessing content on your console. Simply select the error message that you see on the screen and the troubleshooter will guide you by listing the actions and checks that you need to perform.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.