Windows Defender: Error 0x800106ba - you can do that
If Windows Defender reports error 0x800106ba, the program cannot carry out a check and is closed. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Windows Defender: Fix error 0x800106ba with an update
As a rule, the problem can be solved by simply updating the virus database. Alternatively, you can run the update directly in Windows Defender.
- Windows Vista, 7, 8: Open the Control Panel and select the "System and Security" category. Under "Windows Update" you can now search for available updates.
- Windows 10: Click on the Windows icon at the bottom left and select "Settings" in the Start menu. You can search for updates under the "Update and security" category.
Fix Windows Defender error 0x800106ba
- Press the [Windows] and [X] keys at the same time, so that the context menu opens at the bottom right.
- Select the "Command Prompt (Administrator)" option and confirm the process.
- Enter the command "sfc / scannow" and confirm it with the [Enter] key.
- Your computer will now be checked for errors. If Windows finds a problem, it will be fixed automatically.
- If that doesn't help, use the following command to repair it: "DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth".
In the next practical tip, we will tell you whether Windows Defender is sufficient as virus protection.