When I try to update Microsoft Security Essentials, error code 0×89970005 is displayed. Help needed.

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When I try to update Microsoft Security Essentials, error code 0x89970005 is displayed. Help needed.

asked on 30th Aug 2011 | 1 Answers | Answer It!

uttam

answered on 5th Oct 2011 | |

Please try the following steps:

(a) Uninstall any other security software in your computer.
(b) Make sure you have a password in the administrator account that you are using.
(c) Try to update the MSE in safe mode.

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