Error Code : 0x800703eb

Question

Hello Everyone,

Could you help me to fix this error?

Your PC couldn't be scanned.

Can't complete this funtion.

Error Code : 0x800703eb

We have Windows 2008 R2 Server and we set up automatic scan every day from 6pm as Full Scan.

But for these two days , this error always appears,

Can you help me with this?

Best Regards,

Answer 1

I assume IT installed MSE because it is free. While it may run on Windows Server, it isn't designed to, nor is it supported.

I can't make a recommendation for you, but you can ask in the TechNet forums for Windows Server for advice. I'm not aware of any free antivirus software for Windows Server.

-steve

Answer 2

I've changed your question to a discussion. Please post your issue on the TechNet forums.

I also changed the product from MSE to Other. If you are running MSE on Windows Server, you should remove it and replace it with a product designed for a server OS.  MSE is not supported on Windows Server.

-steve

Answer 3

There is a recently opened thread on MSE error 0x800703eb here:

Microsoft Security Essentials Error code 0x800703eb

However, you must know that there is absolutely no support for MSE on any Server SKUs, and your questions about the Windows 2008 R2 Server platform shall be better addressed at the 'Windows Server - Technet forums'.

Answer 4

Hello Mr.Stephen Boots,

We have one Physical Server Running as File Server using Windows 2008 R2, and Other is Virtual Machine running in this physical server as ADDS..

They are both the same use MSE to protect.

Previous IT Loaded MSE on that server..

Which AV is best for Server?

Best Regards,