InternetOpenURL() Failed. 0x80072efd : unknown error. happens every time I execute a winget command

[bhaskell09]

Brief description of your issue

I was attempting to download some apps (updated PowerShell among other things) and every time I did a command that required the internet (downloading the apps), it would hit me with this error:
Failed in attempting to update the source: winget An unexpected error occurred while executing the command: InternetOpenUrl() failed. 0x80072efd : unknown error

Steps to reproduce

• Do any winget command involving internet (winget update, winget install etc.)

Expected behavior

I expected the apps to install without issues

Actual behavior

Failed in attempting to update the source: winget An unexpected error occurred while executing the command: InternetOpenUrl() failed. 0x80072efd : unknown error

Environment

Windows Package Manager v1.10.390
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Windows: Windows.Desktop v10.0.26100.3775
System Architecture: X64
Package: Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller v1.25.390.0

Winget Directories
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Logs                               %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Diag…
User Settings                      %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\sett…
Portable Links Directory (User)    %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Links
Portable Links Directory (Machine) C:\Program Files\WinGet\Links
Portable Package Root (User)       %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Packages
Portable Package Root              C:\Program Files\WinGet\Packages
Portable Package Root (x86)        C:\Program Files (x86)\WinGet\Packages
Installer Downloads                %USERPROFILE%\Downloads
Configuration Modules              %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WinGet\Configuration\Modules

Links
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Privacy Statement   https://aka.ms/winget-privacy
License Agreement   https://aka.ms/winget-license
Third Party Notices https://aka.ms/winget-3rdPartyNotice
Homepage            https://aka.ms/winget
Windows Store Terms https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/storedocs/terms-of-sale

Admin Setting                             State
--------------------------------------------------
LocalManifestFiles                        Disabled
BypassCertificatePinningForMicrosoftStore Disabled
InstallerHashOverride                     Disabled
LocalArchiveMalwareScanOverride           Disabled
ProxyCommandLineOptions                   Disabled
DefaultProxy                              Disabled

[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• InternetOpenUrl() failed. #5152 , similarity score: 86%
• InternetOpenUrl() failed. 0x80072efd : unknown error #566 , similarity score: 82%
• 0x80072efe : unknown error during store package install #4950 , similarity score: 81%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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[denelon]

https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/tree/master/doc/troubleshooting#error-0x80072efd

[denelon]

Duplicate of #566

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[bhaskell09]

I apologize, but I have since tried all the methods in the other issues, and they didn't work, plus some more. I still have the same issue. I've also noticed that the Microsoft Store now refuses to load. Any other possible solutions?

[bhaskell09]

Good news for anyone following this chain, I fixed the problem by reinstalling windows. I think my case was a bit special, but #5152 and #566 are the places to look.