Windows 10: Optional feature Wireless Display failed to install 0x80072EFE

Hi, i've tried to install the optional feature Wireless Display but it says "Couldn't install" and the error message is 0x80072EFE. Tried multiple times, restarted it as well. it just wouldn't install it!

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Wireless Display Support - Option Appears to be missing

Hi Ryan,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As you are facing issues with connecting to a wireless display, do let us know the following:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• Were you able to see any error code/ error message with this issue?

As you have already tried to connect to wireless display from Windows 7 and it failed, I would like to inform that your device might not be compatible to access the feature.

I suggest you to contact the device manufacturer and check if it helps.

Hope it helps, reply to the post with required information about the issue to assist you accordingly.

 

Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter - fail to reconnect

Hi

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check, if it helps:

Method 1: I suggest you to update drivers and check if that helps. If that issue persist please uninstall and reinstall latest Wireless Display drivers available in manufacturer
website.

• Press “Windows + X” and select Device manger.
• Select Display Adapter and expand the driver icon.
• Right click on the driver icon and click on Update.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.

If that issue persist try to install in Compatibility mode

Method 2::Compatibility mode

I would suggest you to install the latest available drivers on manufacturer's website in compatibility mode.

Follow the steps below on how to install driver in compatibility mode:

1. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

2. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.

3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

5. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.

 

wireless display adapter model 1628

Hi Rudy,

Connecting to a wireless display requires a device that supports Miracast. For us to identify the cause of this issue, please answer the below questions:

• What is the exact error message that you have encountered?
• What is the build number and version of your Windows?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest performing the given steps on this article:
Fix connections to wireless displays or docks.

We look forward for your response.