The function address that caused the protection error is print-related and appears when running on Windows 10, 8 and earlier versions. It is not window specific, but appears when using an application other than a document from the MS Office suite.
Sometimes this error also appears in other applications when trying to print a specific document, even on the most advanced Windows 10 operating system. Some corrupt drivers or files can cause the problem on your device. It is recommended that you properly check your system before proceeding.
What is the cause of the "Function address caused a security error" error?
We investigated this particular issue by looking at various user reports and repair strategies that are commonly used to fix this particular issue. It turns out that there are several different scenarios that can cause this error message. With that in mind, below is a list of possible culprits:
The correct printer is not installed by default - One of the most common reasons for this error is that users are trying to print from a printer that is not installed as the default solution on their computer. In this case, going to the printer properties screen and setting the correct default printer can solve the problem.
The printer driver is seriously outdated - Another possibility that causes this error is that the printer driver is outdated or incompatible with the Windows version (this can happen after an OS migration). . If this scenario applies, updating the driver version either automatically (via Device Manager) or manually (from the manufacturer's site) can solve the problem.
Corrupt Printer Subkeys �\x93 If the problem occurs with all printers connected to the network, it could be a corrupted printer subkey set. If this scenario applies, you may be able to resolve the issue by uninstalling the current driver, reinstalling the network instance, and updating the driver to the latest version.
System file corruption �\ x93 System file corruption is less likely but a possible culprit for this problem. This usually occurs after a security scan has quarantined specific items used by the print service. In this case, you can use System Restore to restore your computer to a healthy state.
If you are currently encountering the same error message, this article provides a collection of troubleshooting guides that will help you identify the problem and apply the appropriate solution. Each of the possible solutions presented below has been confirmed to be effective by at least one interested user.
If you want to be as effective as possible, we recommend that you follow the methods in the order in which we've organized them. In the end, you should find a solution that solves the problem, no matter what the cause of the problem is in your particular scenario.
How to fix function address protection error?
If you come across a functional address that is causing a security printing error, you can try our recommended solutions below in any order and see if that resolves the issue.
- Troubleshooting the printer
- SFC/DISM-Scanning starten
- Change the default printer
- Update the printer driver
- Uninstall the printer driver, rename the print subkey and restart the print spooler service.
Let's see a description of the process associated with each of the listed solutions.
Troubleshooting the printer
Running the built-in Windows 10 diagnostic tool will restart the printer and its drivers and check for errors. The printer must be connected during this process.
Follow these steps to start troubleshooting your printer:
- Click Start and select Settings.
- Go to Updates and Security.
- Click on the "Troubleshooting" tab.
- Scroll down and click Printer.
- Click the "Run the troubleshooter" button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and apply the recommended patches.
Next, try to print and see if the function address that caused the print protection error has been corrected. If not, move on to the next solution.
Perform an SFC/DISM scan
SFC/DISM is a Windows utility that allows users to analyze corrupted Windows system files and repair corrupted files. For your convenience, you can perform the scan as follows.
- Press Windows+R keys.
- In the Run dialog box, type Notepad and press Enter to open Notepad.
- Copy and paste the following command into a text editor.
@echo from
Date/t and Time/t
echo Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/StartComponentCleanup
Dism/Online/Cleanup-Image/StartComponentCleanup
Echo&...
Date/t and Time/t
Echo Dismount/Online/Image Cleanup/StartComponentCleanup
Demounting /Online/Image Cleanup/RestoreHealth
Echo&...
Date/t and Time/t
SFC Echo/Scan
SFC/Scan
Date/t and Time/t
Pause on
- Save the file with the name and add a .bat file extension - for example SFC_DISM_scan.bat.
- Run the batch file several times with administrator privileges (right-click the saved file and choose Run as administrator from the context menu) until no more errors are reported.
- Restart your computer.
Try the print job again and see if the problem is resolved. If not, move on to the next solution.
Change the default printer
The functional address that causes a print protection error can also appear in a situation where the printer you are using is not set as the default printer in Windows settings. Follow these steps to change the default printer:
- Press Windows+R keys.
- In the Run dialog box, copy ms-settings: printers and press Enter to open the Printers and Scanners window of the Settings application.
- On the "Printers and Scanners" tab, scroll down in the right pane and uncheck "Allow Windows to control default printer settings"
- Now click on the printer you want to use and click on the Set as default button.
After setting the correct default printer, restart your computer and make sure the printing error is resolved. If not, move on to the next solution.
Update the printer driver
With this solution, make sure you have the latest drivers installed for the printer. You can download the latest version of the printer driver from the manufacturer's website. You can also update the printer driver from Device Manager. That's how it's done:
- Press the Windows+X key to open the Power User menu, and then press the M key to open Device Manager.
- In Device Manager, scroll through the list of installed devices and expand/collapse the Print Queues section.
- Then right-click the printer you are having trouble with and choose Update Driver from the context menu.
- On the next screen, click Automatically check for driver software updates.
- Wait for the scan to finish. If a new driver version is found, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it on your computer.
- Restart your computer.
Try to send a print job and see if the functional address that caused the printing security error has been resolved. If not, move on to the next solution.
Uninstall the printer driver, rename the print subkey and restart the print spooler service.
This solution involves performing a number of tasks (including uninstalling the printer driver, renaming the print material, and restarting the print spooler service) to ensure that the print error caused by the functional address can be corrected. Proceed as follows:
- Sign in to the appropriate computer.
- Press Windows+X keys to open the main menu, and then press M key to open Device Manager.
- In Device Manager, go through the list of installed devices and expand the Print Queues drop-down menu.
- Then right-click the printer driver you want to uninstall and choose Uninstall device.
- Click Uninstall again to confirm the operation.
Once the uninstall process is complete, you can exit Device Manager.
- Then press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.
- In the Run dialog box, type printui.exe /s/t2 and press Enter to turn off the print server properties interface.
- In the print server properties window, click the Driver tab and select the driver that is causing the problem. After selecting the driver, click the Delete button.
- The Remove Driver and Package dialog box appears.
- Select the "Delete driver only" radio button.
- Click OK.
After the process is complete, you can exit the print server properties window.
- Now press Windows+R to open another Run dialog box.
- Type regedit in the text box and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
Important: Make a backup copy of the registry beforehand so that you can restore it in case of problems.
- Browse or navigate to the following registry key path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintWindows x64Druckprozessoren.
Here, rename any subkeys or keys under the print processors with the .old extension. This causes Windows to ignore these keys and create new folders and values instead.
Note: In this case there is only one subkey (winprint) so we renamed it to winprint.old.
After completing this step, you can safely close the registry editor.
- Open the Run dialog box again and type services.
- MSC in the text box, and then press Enter to open the Services window.
- In the Services window, locate the Document Printing service.
- Right-click the printer's control panel, and then click Properties.
- In the Properties window, click Stop.
This stops the print queue process. Leave the Print Spooler Properties window open.
- Now open File Explorer and navigate to the following location:
C:WINDOWSystem32spoolPRINTERS.
- Delete all files in the Printers folder.
If you don't see any files, go to the "View" tab and check the "Hidden items" checkbox.
- Close the File Explorer window.
- In the Print Spoiler Properties window, click the Start button to restart the service.
Restart the computer and reinstall the printer drivers needed for the next computer startup. Try the print job again and see if the problem is resolved.
frequently asked Questions
How do I correct a function address error caused by a security bug?
- Troubleshoot the printer.
- Run an SFC/DISM scan.
- Change the default printer.
- Update the printer driver.
- Uninstall the printer driver, rename the printer subkey and restart the print spooler service.
- Modify the registry key for LegacyDefaultPrinterMode Value data.
- Perform a system restore.
How do I fix a common security error?
Disable the external cache
If your CPU uses an external cache, temporarily disable it to see if it's the source of GPF error messages. If this option is available, you can disable it through the CMOS configuration.
What is the 0xe06d7363 exception code?
The 0xe06d7363 error is a Visual C++ exception code generated by the Microsoft Visual C++ compiler. It is commonly known as Windows Application Error. The error is displayed when a process/operation is not started or terminated with a request.
How to Fix Unknown Software Exception 0xe0434352?
How to Fix Unknown Software Exception (0xe0434352)
Method 1: Get a clean start.
Method 2: Run SFC and CHKDSK.
Method 3: Perform a system restore.
Method 4: Run the Microsoft .NET Frame Repair Tool.
Method 5: Reinstall the .NET Frame.
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