Windows Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc

Anonymous
2015-03-23T22:21:12+00:00

Hi, I receive this error code when i try to open Windows Defender and it says: An error as occurred, in the program during initialization. If this problem continues, please contact your system administrator. Error code 0x80073afc. And in the Action Center it says that Windows Defender is turned off.

Please help!

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-06-18T05:27:58+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-18T18:48:54+00:00

    so where do I get these removal tools

    so you have never run the norton removal tool or the mcAfee removal tool is that correct

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-19T01:47:15+00:00

    No I have never don't know what they are

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-19T02:28:51+00:00

    No I have never don't know what they are

    See the link posted by Kosh Vorlon 2 replies up from yours. (The one prior to PA Bear's most recent reply).

    You will find links to both removal tools there.

    -steve

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