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Fix error 0x80041006 on your Windows PC

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Updated onApril 11, 2024

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When playing online games from different websites like Yahoo or even Facebook, and you’re using Internet Explorer as yourbrowser, you’ve probably noticed that the games may not play as they’re expected to.

When you play or attempt to play an online game, it may fail to download, not launch, not load completely, or some functionality may not work. Thegame may also freezewhile you’re playing, the screen may go black or you may be dropped from a game or the website while playing.

One of the problems that arise iserror 0x80041006, which gives the following message:A network error occurred while communicating with the game server. This is commonly caused by a missing or outdated add-on needed to play the game.

Some games are based on Silverlight, Java, or Flash and require Internet Explore add-ons to function.

Some of the troubleshooting methods you can try include restarting your computer, installing Windows updates and updating yourbrowser. If error 0x80041006 persists, then try some of the recommended solutions in this article.

FIX: Error 0x80041006 in Windows

Solution 1: Download and install the latest Internet Explorer/Silverlight/Java/Adobe Flash/Adobe

If you use a pre-released version of IE 9, download and install the released version and then apply relevant and applicable updates offered by Windows Update. If you’re using ActiveX filtering or tracking protection, some games or videos may be disabled.

For games that use Silverlight, update to the latest version of Silverlight and enable it in Internet Explorer. Do the same thing for games that need Java add—ons by updating the add-ons to the latest versions.

Here’s how to enable add-ons in Internet Explorer:

Solution 2: Temporarily disable your security software

You can temporarily disable your antivirus program and see if error 0x80041006 persists or not. If nothing happens, you may need to check your firewall settings.

Enable your antivirus back on once you’re done as it is not recommended to disable these settings on your computer.

If disabling solved the issue, now would be a great time to reconsider your options for protection and security.

SSL virus detection is provided inESET HOME Security Essentialto assist you with a thorough check and fix the error 0x80041006 on your Windows PC. The test may cause your computer to slow down somewhat, but as soon as the scan is completed, your computer will be back up and running.

Other scanning options may need to be turned on based on your browsing patterns.

On a more serious note, do you actually need ESET HOME Security Essential? The fact is that you need it because it assists you in a challenging task. If you have sensitive information and need to visit unsafe internet sites for games on a frequent basis, you certainly require specialized software such as ESET HOME Security Essential.

Solution 3: Use Disk Cleanup

This deletes unnecessary files so you can continue with gameplay.

Solution 4: Check in Safe Mode with Networking to see if error 0x80041006 persists or not.

This starts Windows in safe mode, including the network drivers and services you need to access the internet or other computers on the same network.

Once you’re in safe mode, you can perform a System File Checker (SFC) scan, which checks all protected system files, and then replaces the incorrect versions, with the genuine, correct Microsoft versions.

Here’s how to do this:

Do the following to exit Safe Mode:

Solution 5: Perform a clean boot

Performing a clean boot for your computer reduces conflicts related to software that can bring up the root causes of error 0x80041006. These conflicts can be caused by apps and services that start and run in the background when Windows starts normally.

You will have a clean boot environment after all these steps are carefully followed, after which you can try and check if error 0x80041006 goes away. If not, try the next solutions.

Solution 6: Run Memory Diagnostic Test

This works with Microsoft Online Crash Analysis to detect crashes that may be caused by failing memory. It provides guided support, and prompts you to schedule a memory test the next time you restart your computer.

To run the Memory  Diagnostic Test, go to Start, type ‘memory diagnostic’ and then double click on the first result. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete memory scanning.

Solution 7: Uninstall and reinstall the game

You can always uninstall, then clean your system, and reinstall the game back again.

Solution 8: Create new user profile

Create a new user profile then change settings to administrator privileges, and check if the problem persists.

If the error 0x80041006 goes away, then it may mean your other user profile is corrupted, so do the following:

If the problem disappears, then you can either fix the old user account or migrate to the new account.

Solution 9: Reset TCP/IP

Check out theBrowser Games sectionfor news and guides of online games that you can play anytime.

The performance of games and websites is influenced by your browser – keep yourself informed about them by visiting ourBrowser Hub.

Has any of these solutions worked for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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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.