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How to fix error 0x80041003 on Windows 10, 8, 7
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
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Windows 10 is a solid operating system, but it’s not error-free. Speaking of Windows errors, users reported error 0x80041003 in Event Viewer.
This can be an annoyingerror, and in this article, we’re going to show you how to fix it. The solution below applies to Windows 10 but will work on Windows 8 or 7 as well.
How do I fix error 0x80041003 on a Windows device?
1. Disable User Account Control
User Account Controlis a security feature in Windows that prevents users from changing settings that require administrative privileges.
Even though this feature can be useful, many users tend to disable it because it can become rather annoying over time. This feature can sometimes interfere with Windows and cause this and othererrorsto appear.
After you disable User Account Control, the problem should be completely resolved. Disabling this option might slightly reduce yoursecurity, but you shouldn’t worry about it too much.
2. Create a vbs script and run it
Now that you have your script ready, you need to run it usingCommand Prompt. To do that, follow these steps:
After running this script, the problem should disappear completely. Keep in mind that older warnings related to thiserrorwill still remain in Event Viewer, so you’ll have to delete them manually.
3. Create a bat file and run it
After running the script, the problem should be completely resolved. According to users, this issue appears because the current user doesn’t have the necessary privileges to perform the operation in WMI.
To fix the problem, you might have to change your security permissions. Changing the permissions could be potentially dangerous, so keep that in mind. To change the permissions, follow these steps:
After you change your security permissions, you just have to restart your PC in order to apply the changes.
4. Delete the Repository folder
Now you need to delete theRepositorydirectory. To do that, follow these steps:
Few users reported that this solution worked for them, so feel free to try it out.
5. Check your RAM
Sometimes you can get aBSODerror followed by error code 0x80041003. This type oferrormight be related to yourRAM, so it’s advised to check it.
The simplest way to do that is to leave only one memory module connected and test it forerrorswithMemtest86+. Keep in mind that you need to scan yourRAMfor a couple of hours in order to test it thoroughly.
If you have more than oneRAMmodule, you’ll have to repeat this solution with everyRAMmodule individually.
This solution requires you to remove yourRAMfrom the PC case, so if your PC is under warranty or if you don’t know how to do it properly, you might want to skip this solution.
This only applies if you’re getting aBlue Screen of Deathfollowed by a 0x80041003 error code. If your PC doesn’t restart due to thiserror, you should skip this step.
6. Check your BIOS
If you’re experiencing high CPU usage due to thiserror, you might want to check yourBIOS. According to users, the cause for this problem is theTurbo Modeoption in your BIOS.
To fix the issue, you need to navigate to BIOS and turn Turbo Mode off. For detailed instructions on how to do that, we advise you to check your motherboard manual.
7. Run a dedicated troubleshooting tool
You can resolve this system error by getting help from aspecialized third-party toolthat can sure repair Windows errors.
These tools provide professional automated support for this type of system error, thus you can run exhaustive scans to detect complex malfunctions.
8. Reset Windows 10
Resetting Windows will remove all your files from your system drive, therefore we advise you to back up important files beforehand.
After the reset is completed you’ll have a fresh installation ofWindows 10. Now you just have to move your files from the backup and install the applications again. This is a drastic solution, so you should use it only if other solutions can’t fix the problem.
Error code 0x80041003 usually isn’t dangerous, but if your PC starts restarting or freezing due to thiserror, feel free to try any of our solutions.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
