Windows 10: Fix Windows Defender Error Code 0x80240438, The definition updates could not be installed

Discus and support Fix Windows Defender Error Code 0x80240438, The definition updates could not be installed in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]Among other Windows Defender errors is error code 0x80240438 that PC users may encounter on their Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. This post is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Aug 17, 2021.

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    WinClub New Member

    Fix Windows Defender Error Code 0x80240438, The definition updates could not be installed


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    Among other Windows Defender errors is error code 0x80240438 that PC users may encounter on their Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. This post is intended to help affected users with the most suitable solutions to readily resolve this issue. Error Code 0x80240438, The definition updates could not be installed, Please try again. Why is […]

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  2. ISABELLOSP
    isabellosp Win User

    Window Defender error 0x80240438

    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]
     
    isabellosp, Aug 17, 2021
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  3. ABHISHEKMISHRA_903
    AbhishekMishra_903 Win User
    Windows defender updates won't install Error code 0x80240438

    I'm getting a error code :0x80240438 , what does it mean ? also error description- definition updates couldn't be installed please try again later

    Original title: about updating windows defender
     
    AbhishekMishra_903, Aug 17, 2021
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  4. TENSANDUNIT
    Tensandunit Win User

    Fix Windows Defender Error Code 0x80240438, The definition updates could not be installed

    Windows defender update error. Error code: 0x80240438

    I've been unable to update windows defender, Windows update doesn't work either. the error message suggests that windows defender is unable to connect to the internet even tho i'm online. Please how do i resolve this update issues? thank you.

    Error code: 0x80240438
     
    Tensandunit, Aug 17, 2021
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