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Window Defender error 0x80240438
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Receiving
Error code: 0x80240438
Error description: The definition updates couldn't be installed.
When I try to update my window defender.
Is there anyway that I can fix this error?
[Original Title: Window Defender]
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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Anonymous
2016-05-03T17:23:10+00:00 -
Anonymous
2016-05-03T16:49:48+00:00 Isabel,
Your PC time, date/year & time-zonemight be wrong.
Set the clock, reboot and try again.
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