Error 0x80070002

[Guest]

I can't even open my Windows Defender--it just comes up with error message
0x80070002.

 

[P. Di Stolfo]

Hello,

does it tell you any other message? Have you maybe upgraded to Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935511/en-us ?

Greetings,
P. Di Stolfo

 

[Guest]

It does say
"Application failed to initialize"
I followed the system restore steps but the problem was not resolved. It
only restored my computer to earlier this morning, though, and the program
hasn't worked for a while. Any other advice?

 

[Guest]

Hello Baileyks,

Switching off anti-virus scanner while updating
Disable all anti-virus, anti-spyware (including TeaTimer) product before
attempting Windows Update.

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.

Еиçеl

 

[Guest]

I'm not sure what you mean by "before attempting windows update"--is there an
update I'm supposed to be conducting?

 

[Guest]

Hi Baileyks,

Sorry for the confusion, with error numbers, there is an other(s) problem
with the same number.
Error message when you try to update a Microsoft Windows-based computer:
"0x80070002"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922582

 

[Guest]

Baileyks.. did you ever figure out what the problem was? I have the same
problem defender will not even start.. Steve