Windows 10: microsoft essential security update error

Discus and support microsoft essential security update error in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I'm trying to update Microsoft Security Essentials, but when it starts to install the updates, i get an error message. It reads: Error... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Nkuli, Dec 21, 2019.

  1. NKULI
    Nkuli Win User

    microsoft essential security update error


    I'm trying to update Microsoft Security Essentials, but when it starts to install the updates, i get an error message. It reads: Error code:0x80240022... Error description: Security essentials couldn't download the definitio updates. This may be caused by missing system file, an incorrect system setting, or a problem with a registry file... what do I need to do,where do I go?

    :)
     
    Nkuli, Dec 21, 2019
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  2. THELAUGHINGMAN
    TheLaughingMan Win User

    Microsoft Security Essentials

    What is Microsoft Security Essentials?
     
    TheLaughingMan, Dec 21, 2019
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  3. WASEEMULLA S
    Waseemulla S Win User
    Windows 10 Windows Defender versus Microsoft Security Essentials

    Hi Bryan,

    Microsoft Security Essentials was upgraded to Windows defender and it was a default security software from Windows 8. You cannot have both as they are one.

    Since you get this annoying popup at the startup i suggest you to disable any Microsoft Security Essentials entries in Startup tab.

    • Open the Task manager. by pressing Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • click on Startup tab
    • Right click on Microsoft Security Essentials entry and click on Disable.

    Restart the computer and check if that helps.

     
    Waseemulla S, Dec 21, 2019
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  4. CORROSION
    Corrosion Win User

    microsoft essential security update error

    Corrosion, Dec 21, 2019
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