If you are a Windows 7 user, you may be similar to Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE).
It is a free antivirus program offered by Microsoft.
However, you may encounter the Microsoft Security Client OOBE stopped error 0xC000000D.
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Now,MiniToolwill show you how to fix this error easily so it can continue keeping your system secure.
It is easy-to-use and comes preinstalled on your machine.
The program works quietly and efficiently in the background to protect your system all the time.

Reportedly, Windows Security Essentials and Windows Defender crash with 0x800106ba error on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1.
Read this post to learn more.
Nevertheless, sometimes it gives you the Microsoft Security Client OOBE stopped error.
This error may also cause ablue screen of death (BSoD) error.
This file can be regenerated automatically when you install MSE.
Run an SFC Scan
The OOBE issue may be brought on by corrupted system files.
To fix this issue, you should disable this service.
OOBE isnt related to key functions of MSE but other services and progresses.
reset your PC to look to see if the OOBE issue is fixed.
If not, try another method.
Uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials Completely
Here is what you should do:
1.
Open Control Panel to show items byCategory.
Click theUninstall a programlink from theProgramssection.
ChooseMicrosoft Security Essentialsand clickUninstallto remove it.
After that, you need toremove some leftoversto thoroughly delete the software.
Now, it is your turn to follow these methods above to fix it.