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Fix Error Code 80090034 in TPM in 7 Steps

Expert solutions to get your Office apps running

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Updated onOctober 29, 2024

updated onOctober 29, 2024

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Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.

TPM triggers a range of issues, and error code80090034with Office applications is a common one.

The message readsSomething went wrong. Your computer’s Trusted Platform Module has malfunctioned. If the error persists, contact your system administrator with the error code 80090034, and Encryption failedlisted next to theServer message.

Keep reading to find out how all about the problem!

How do I fix the error code 80090034?

How do I fix the error code 80090034?

Before we start make sure you: ✅ install pending Windows updates; ✅ disconnect VPNs & proxies; ✅enable TPM from the BIOS.

If the options above help with nothing, keep reading:

1. Disable the firewall

If you are wondering how to solve error code80090034, the primary approach should be to disable Windows Firewall or even a third-party one. Because it’s likely that thefirewall is blocking the program.

2. Repair the corrupt system files

To eliminate the possibility ofcorrupt system filestriggering error code80090034, it’s imperative that yourun the DISM tooland SFC scan. In case any such files are found, they will be replaced with a cached copy.

You can as well scan your PC in detail using asystem repair applicationthat can efficiently scan your OS and take care of damaged files causing this Microsoft error.

3. Clear the credentials

In some cases, the corrupt credentials were responsible for error code80090034when setting up Office 365, and clearing them did the trick. Since there’s no way to identify the problematic one, we recommend clearing all and reconfiguring the credentials.

4. Change the account settings

5. Modify the registry

Oftentimes, it’s a misconfiguration with the TPM that can’t be fixed via the GUI route, and that’s where modifying the Registry helps eliminate error code80090034in Outlook.

6. Repair Microsoft Office

For some users, it was a problem with Microsoft Office itself that led to error code80090034, and repairing it got things running. Just make sure you are connected to the Internet before starting theOnline Repair.

7. Create a new user profile

What is error code 80090034 in Microsoft?

The Office 365 account setup TPM error80090034appears when users try to activate the suite and sign in. This happens due to a failure on the part of the TPM, but it is not as complex as many would imagine.

Here are a few reasons you get the TPM has malfunctioned error80090034:

That’s it! All that’s left is to log in with the new account,download Microsoft Office, and you should be able to set up and sign in if the previoususer profile was corrupt.

Now that you have gotten rid of error code80090034, check thebest Office add-insto enhance your experience and simplify tasks.

Before you go, don’t miss our guide onTPM-WMI 1796 errorfor more useful information.

For any queries or to share your solution with us, drop a comment below.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.

Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.

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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.