Error code 0x80240016

[Guest]

I'm receiving error code 0x80240016 when Defender tries to update it's
definitions. Any ideas on what that means and how to fix it?

 

[Guest]

Hello Stephen,

Whatever you do, (installing and updateting or unistalling) always as a
administratºr.

Clear Cache
You may need to clear the cache in Microsoft Internet Explorer, which you
can do by following these steps:

1.
On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options and then
click the General tab.

2.
In the Temporary Internet Files section, click Delete Files and then click
the OK button, if you would like to empty your entire cache of temporary
Internet files.

3.
In the Temporary Internet Files section, click Settings. In the Settings
dialogue box, select Every visit to the page. Then set the size of the
Temporary Internet Files folder to a size larger than your intended download.
Next, click the View Files button.

4.
In the Temporary Internet Files window that opens, open the Edit menu and
click Select All. Press DELETE. When you are asked if you would like to
delete all the cookies you have selected, click Yes. Click the OK buttons
until you return to the General tab.

5.
In the History section of the General tab, click Clear History and then
click Yes. When you are asked if you would like to delete the history of the
Web sites you have visited, click OK.


Try obtaining the definitions by going to Windows Update and choose Express,
http://update.microsoft.com



0x80240016
WU_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWED
Attempt was made to install while another install is going on or reboot is
pending


0x80240016
-2145124330 SUS_E_INSTALL_NOT_ALLOWE try to install while another install
is going on or reboot is pending


In a managed network where updates are planned and approved by
administrators, autoudate goes to a SUS or WSUS server. Windows Defender
updates are not available via SUS--which has an end-of-life of December
2006. They can be made available via WSUS--but the administrator must
approve two items to do this:;

- Products: Windows Defender
- Classifications: Definition Updates.


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I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.

Еиçεl
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[Guest]

I'm working as admistrator bu the problem appear every time since days ago.
Every day I cleaned up temporary files, cache, cookies, etc but no changes

 

[Guest]

Thank you Engel. This post solved my problem.

A different Stephen.)

 

[Guest]

Hello stephenB,

Thanks for getting back to us with your success.

Nothing is more frustrating than supplying a fix and having the outcome just
go off into a bit bucket. This is a learning process for everyone here.

Have a great weekend

Еиçеl