How To Fix The Error Windows Defender Error Code 0x80070422 Manually?

Asked By Neil J Willits 0 points N/A Posted on - 04/04/2017

am unable to activate the Windows Defender on my Windows 10 (64 bit). As soon as I open it, it displays an error windows defender error code 0x80070422. I am adding the screenshot of the error as well. Does someone know the solution to this problem? Please suggest me something.

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Answered By trevorvalentin 20 points N/A #293440

How To Fix The Error Windows Defender Error Code 0x80070422 Manually?

You just have to follow these steps:

1. Open the Registry editor by typing “exe” inside the search box and hit enter.
2. Open the following location in the window: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDefend

3. Click on “Start” in the right pane of the window that appears.
4. Change the “Value Data” to 2 and click “OK.”

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