Solved Microsoft Security Essentials: Error Code 0x800070002

[IWillWin]

"An error has occurred in the program. Try to open it again. If this problem continues, you'll need to reinstall Microsoft Security Client.

Error Code: 0x800070002"

Every other time I turn on my computer--and, likewise, every single time I turn on Microsoft Security Essentials--I get this error message. I can't find any way to uninstall the program.

I have Avast for the realtime protection but, as far as I know, I had that turned off with MSE, using it only for occasional security scans.

This has been going on for about a week. Any ideas as to what's wrong?

 

[JMH]

Hello IWillWin,

Check this link out to see if it helps...

How to manually uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials if you cannot uninstall it by using the Add or Remove Programs item

 

[IWillWin]

Thanks It worked

 

[JMH]

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