A computer boots up and displays error 0x80016ba due to a problem with the startup items in the Registry. Restoring the PC to an earlier date, stopping Windows Defender service, removing conflicting updates, and verification of DLL registry entries will sort out the issue.
Download the Diagnostic
There are certain situations when missing entries in your registry and registry corruption causes this problem. Try running a registry scan to identify if there are any such issues.
- Click the button below to download and install the Diagnostic
- Perform a Registry scan and fix any problems detected.
- Restart your computer.
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Restore your System
Use the System Restore tool in Windows to restore back your PC to an earlier date.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista:
- Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
- In the new dialog that appears, type “rstrui.exe”
- Click OK.
- In the new wizard that appears, choose a restore point and follow on-screen instructions.
Uninstall Conflicting Updates
Some recently installed updates are incompatible with your system. It is also possible that they are not completely installed. Uninstall them through Control Panel.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8:
- Press Windows Key + X, select Programs and Features.
- Click “View installed updates” link.
- The page loads with the list of all Windows updates installed on your PC.
- In the Search Box located in the upper right corner, type “KB958559.”
- Right-click the Windows Update KB958559, select Uninstall option.
- Follow the removal wizard and then restart your PC.
For Windows 7/ Vista:
- Click Start | Control Panel.
- Click Programs | View installed updates (Programs and Features).
- Remove the following update and then reboot:
- Windows Update KB958559
Temporarily Stop Windows Defender
Use the Services tool in Windows to generate a list of all services. Then terminate Windows Defender service and restart your machine.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista:
- Press Windows Key + R.
- Type “services.msc”, and click OK.
- It opens up a new window. Stop the following service:
- Windows Defender Service
To stop a service, right-click it and select Stop option from the context menu.
- Exit the window. Reboot.
Reregister DLL Files
Make sure your computer’s DLL registry entries aren’t corrupted. Reregister essential system DLLs has given below. You will need to have administrative privileges to perform this task.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8:
1. Press Windows Key + X, select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Execute the following commands:
3. After successfully executing above commands, close and restart the PC.
For Windows 7/ Vista:
1. Click Start, type “Command Prompt.”
2. Right click that and select Run as administrator.
3. Refer Steps # 2-3 under Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8 user’s section.
