windows defender Error Code 0x80096005.

Question

I am using Window s 10 Enterprise Technical Preview after the installation I wanted to update windows defender and I get a message :  An error has occurred in this program during the initialization. If this problem continues, please contact your administration Error Code 0x80096005.

Please give me a suggestion how to fix the problem.

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Answer 1

Hello,

Please make sure your system is not the part of domain, else your domain controller may have blocked it. Also refer this KB support article:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/931849?wa=wsignin1.0

Hope this helps, Good luck :)

Answer 2

Does Windows Update work?

You can manually download the (large file with engine and full definitions) latest definitions from the portal here: https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/default.aspx

See the following Wiki article: Troubleshooting General Errors while Updating

Consider:

Restore, reset, refresh Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc or

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-10-reset-your-pc-feature/

-steve

Answer 3

I also am having the same problem. The KB article above is no use. The Fixit offered says it doesn't apply to this system.

This computer is a single home use desktop--W10 Tech Preview 9926, so it is not a domain issue.  (I tried a later Tech Preview build but it had several problems and wasn't as reliable as this version, which I am generally very pleased with.)

Are there any solutions?

Don Penlington---Licensed Microsoft Partner.