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Windows usually starts the error code: 0x80072af9 after a system error. Broken system entries usually pose a considerable danger to the well-being of your computer.

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Varias situaciones provocaron un error en el archivo del sistema. Instalación incompleta, borrado parcial de archivos, borrado incorrecto de utilidades o componentes. Además se puede activar si una ordenador está infectada con un virus o una infección de adware o por un apagado incorrecto de la computadora. Cualquiera de estas actividades podría conducir a la eliminación o corrupción de los archivos del sistema de Windows. Este archivo de sistema dañado da como consecuencia documentos y archivos faltantes o mal vinculados que son necesarios para el buen funcionamiento del software.

Check your antivirus protection

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Using a good antivirus program is essential if you want to protect your computer from online threats. Regardless, your antivirus can sometimes interfere with your system and cause error 0x80072af9. To fix this problem, it is recommended to disable some antivirus functions and check if it helps you. If the problem persists, you may need to disable your antivirus completely.

In the worst case, your only solution may be to erase your antivirus. If clearing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to another antivirus program such as Bitdefender. This antivirus offers great features and does not affect your system in any way, so you can give it a try.

Install all available Windows updates

Microsoft developers are familiar with most Windows 10 bugs and are working hard to release patches as quickly as possible. It is essential to install Windows updates regularly to receive support and to ensure the smooth running of the system. To fix error 0x80072af9, it is recommended to run Windows updates:

  1. Press the Windows + I button and select Update & Security.
  2. Click Check for Updates and wait for the system to perform a scan.
  3. If you have updates, install them and verify that Windows Defender definition update error 0x80072af9 is gone. If this is not the case, proceed to the next fix.

Using the Windows Update mini-tool

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Some users who received error 0x80072af9 when installing Office updates were able to fix the problem with a third-party tool. Windows Update MiniTool (WUMT) could install updates that would regularly fail if installed via WU (Windows Update).

Note: This method is confirmed only to work with Office updates. You can use it to try to install a faulty patch, but there is no confirmation that it works.

Check out the sync alternatives

Step 1: To log into your account, open the email application and enter your login details.

Step 2: Click on the settings in the lower left corner and display them as a report icon.

Step 3: Click Settings, then select Accounts.

Step 4: Click on the account for which you want to fix the error.

Step 5: Click Edit Mailbox Synchronization Settings and select Verify in Synchronization Options.

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RECOMMENDED: Click here to fix Windows errors and get the most out of your system performance