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Discus and support Fix Microsoft Defender error 0x80004004 on Windows 10 in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]When updating Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender), you may encounter the error code 0x80004004. […] This article Fix Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Dec 10, 2020.

  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    Fix Microsoft Defender error 0x80004004 on Windows 10

    WinClub, Dec 10, 2020
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  2. DAKOTACARVARA
    DakotaCarvara Win User

    0x80004004 Error Code: Window's Defender Can't Update

    Hello there,

    I am operating on Windows 10 for a laptop and for the past few days I have tried to update my Window's Defender and Firewall but everytime it gets to about 50% and then crashes and I get the error code listed in this topic's title: 0x80004004.

    Can someone Please help me resolve this? I would be very grateful.
     
    DakotaCarvara, Dec 10, 2020
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  3. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User
    window defender

    Hi,

    Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

    If you are getting error code 0x80004004 while updating Windows Defender then try to follow the steps provided in the thread mentioned below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    Can't update Windows Defender- Error code 0x80004004

    Do keep us updated.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Dec 10, 2020
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  4. RAYMOND AVE
    Raymond Ave Win User

    Fix Microsoft Defender error 0x80004004 on Windows 10

    Error code 0x80004004 for Windows Defender virus definition update

    Hi Mary,

    Corrupted components of the Windows Defender update is one of thew possible causes why you're getting the error code:
    0x80004004.

    To troubleshoot your concern, kindly follow the steps on this
    link    .

    For more information you mar refer to the answer of Stephen Boots on this

    post    . It's related to your concern.

    Should you need further assistance, just let us know.
     
    Raymond Ave, Dec 10, 2020
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