Windows Defender error code 0X800704EC Solution

Discus and support Windows Defender error code 0X800704EC Solution in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Sometimes while using Windows Defender to the system an error code 0X800704EC occurs. It mainly occurs due to corrupt or broken Registry files. It may... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by TopMallard28434, Mar 9, 2018.

  1. Windows Defender error code 0X800704EC Solution


    Sometimes while using Windows Defender to the system an error code 0X800704EC occurs. It mainly occurs due to corrupt or broken Registry files. It may stop during the scan or refuse the scan request. If you are facing such issue follow this steps:-

    1. Uninstall all another antivirus.

    2. Open the Control Panel.

    3. Go to Programs and Features.

    4. A program like an antivirus appears.

    5. Search Windows Defender option.

    If the issue not solved by the user visit
    Window Defender Error Code Fix
    For the best help. The guideline is helpful to all the user who is facing this type of issue.

    :)
     
    TopMallard28434, Mar 9, 2018
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  2. Can people help me plz ?!

    It's an error code and it's really ****:: 0x800704EC

    Pleaze can someone help me !!
     
    D4RkMuT3xG4M3s, Mar 9, 2018
    #2
  3. jahann
    jahann Guest
    cannot login to xbox live error code 0x800704EC

    Unfortunately I cannot open xbox live, I get error code 0x800704EC.

    When I click the link for more information it says that the error code is unknown.

    I have the same issue with two accounts.

    Absolutely no help is available. THis service is really totally unrelyable and unworthy of a company like Microsoft.
     
    jahann, Mar 9, 2018
    #3
  4. Derrick19 - MSFT Win User

    Microsoft Error 0x800704ec

    Hi

    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    Have you tried to re-register the store app to check?

    • Open the Start Menu, type PowerShell, right-click the top result and select Run as Administrator. Accept the UAC confirmation prompt when it appears.
    • Next, paste the following in the PowerShell window and hit the Enter key:
    Get-AppXPackage -Name Microsoft.WindowsStore | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml” -Verbose}

    • Once the task is completed, reboot the system.
    At the same time, I found the following two similar threads in the forum for you to refer to.

    Windows Defender: This app is turned off by group policy - Microsoft Community

    Windows defender is stopped by group policy - Microsoft Community

    Keep us posted if you encounter any challenges along the process.

    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
  5. João Carvalho_12 Win User

    0x800704ec

    Hello, thanks for entering in contact here on our community

    My name is João, I'm a Xbox gamer just like you and I will be glad to help you in your matter today!

    I'm sorry you are having problems to log in to your account after you changed to Windows 11.

    Please try this troubleshooting:

    On the Desktop, press the Windows + R keys, type msconfig and click OK;

    In the System Configuration window, click on the Services tab;

    At the bottom of the screen, check the Hide all Microsoft services box and click Disable all;

    Now click on the Program Startup tab and Open Task Manager;

    When loading the task manager, click on the Startup tab and disable all non-Microsoft programs (right-click on the program and choose disable), Close the Task Manager and click Apply and OK;

    Restart the computer.

    Note: This procedure disables all third-party services and programs. You can later, if the problem is solved in this way, enable the programs and services that will start with Windows, selectively, instead of keeping them all disabled. If the problem returns after activating the initialization of a specific service or program, the problem is precisely with the initialization of this software and it is recommended to remove it.
  6. MateusFontana Win User

    My Minecraft Dungeons won't open after buying it.

  7. Pogue McManus Win User

    Unable to connect to xbox live?

  8. zaix12 Win User

    cant dowload any game from xbox app(beta) game pass ultimate error 0x800701e7

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