0x800703eb error

[Guest]

Ok, I was initially getting the 0x800106ba error aborting my scan and
advising me that a problem had caused the defender service to stop. Since
then I followed a suggested fix and registered several DLLs manually. The fix
appears to have worked and I am no longer receiving the original error.
However, I am now receiving a new error message "Windows Defender encountered
an error: 0x800703eb. Cannot complete this function." This error also causes
my scan to stop.

Anyone have any suggestions? I searched the forum and found one mention of
this issue from late March, but no suggested fixes.

 

[Guest]

Hello John,

Can you go to Windows Update, do an Express (Get high-priority updates)
scan, and apply all offered updªtes
http://update.microsoft.com

Once that is finished, can you verify the update installs? There are many
pre-requisite files which are needed from windows update and signature update
with windows defender will fail until you hªve these files.

You can run in safe mode with networking.
http://www.ewido.net/en

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
Look for the broom Clean up, also Tune Up..

Beªr in mind there is no "single" solution that fits everybody's prºblems.

I hope that (this) post is helpful.

Please , rate the pºsts.

Еиçеl

 

[Guest]

I don't mind trying that, but it's probably worth noting that I'm getting the
error while scanning the PC, not while updating Defender. I've had no
problems at all updating defender.

 

[Guest]

John, I too have gotten the same error (00800730eb) as you. This error
happens randomly. I have already taken steps to update software and
definitions, but I still get the error. If you hear any more please advise.
Thanx,
Cummings Keaney

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

What Windows Defender version are you on? (Help, about, within the
program--top number)

If this is 1051--I'd advise doing a new download from www.microsoft.com

There is slightly newer code which hasn't been pushed out to users of the
1051 code yet.

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[Guest]

Thanks Bill. I appreciate your help. Here's my info:....
Windows Defender Version: 1.1.1347.0
Engine Version: 1.1.1441.0
Definition Version: 1.14.1506.7

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

I believe that is current as of the time you wrote.

I'm just back from vacation, and somewhat jet-lagged, but I don't think I
have any more light to shed on your basic issue, I'm afraid.

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