Do You Get Windows Defender Error 0x800106ba?

Windows Defender may show the following error message

"Application failed to initialize: 0x800106ba. A Problem caused Windows Defender to stop. To start the service, restart your computer or search Help and Support on how to start a service manually."

Read on for steps to fix this problem

Instructions

• Open the start menu and Control Panel
• Select System and Maintenance and then click Administrative Tools then open Services
• Double click on the Windows Defender service to open it, then chose the option to start automatic on start up, then click on the Start service button

• Save settings and reboot PC