Windows Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc

Robin how do I get you logs because this issue with error code 0x80073afc is driving me mad lo

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  DianeManuel61, I have done everything what you have said , I had got some output but I am unable to share the link or the path.please help me..

Robin how do I get you logs because this issue with error code 0x80073afc is driving me mad lo

Is Windows 8.1 installed?

Has Norton application or a McAfee application EVER been installed on the computer since you bought it?

Did a Norton free-trial or a McAfee free-trial [PICK ONE] come preinstalled on the computer when you bought it? (Doesn't matter if you never used or Activated it.)

HiNickClark1959 ,

There have been many recent posts about this error:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/search/search?SearchTerm=0x80073afc+defender&IsSuggestedTerm=true&CurrentScope.ForumName=Protect&CurrentScope.Filter=protect\_defender-protect\_start&ContentTypeScope=#/Protect/protect\_defender-protect\_start//1

Unfortunately no solution has yet been found but the issues were escalated to the product support team and Microsoft is investigating, see

Pls re-escalate: Is MSFT aware of the recent dramatic raise of Windows Defender/Win 8 error problems?

I've just now posted there a link to your post/profile and asked what to advise, see: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/feedback/forum/fdbk_commsite-feedback_other/pls-re-escalate-is-msft-aware-of-the-recent/80b8a396-2334-4e9f-8397-4ce93aa9f24d?page=2

Cheers,

J

I am also getting Windows Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc . It happened after installing a bunch of windows updates today. I used windows restore and all was ok, but was then prompted to install the updates again, and yes the error has returned as a result. grrrr