Windows Defender Explained

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ravindra106 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:49:37 GMT

well winblog you have shared a very vital info with us! i appreciate it.

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yitzchokaltusky@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:58:57 GMT

ive been using windows defender 4 months now all ofa sudden auto scan stopped working like 2 weeks ago? how do i fix this?

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outspoken — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:33:46 GMT

Just asking, is it possible to have windows update in Vista to only install defender definitions automatically and set other updates to just notify?

Would be a nice feature to include in next version of defender/windows update.

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Snorre — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:29:52 GMT

Argh, sorry my fault; my eyes failing me - I didnt scroll down far enough on the Defender settings :/ please disregard.

Snorre

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Snorre — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:25:52 GMT

Another turning off Defender question:

OS: Vista Ultimate

PC: Lenovo T61p

Security Center, no option to turn off Defender

Defender settings, no option to turn off runtime scan

Programs and Features, Defender not listed

Windows features, Defender not listed

MSCONFIG; there I can actually uncheck Defender from starting at boot time. I checked after hard boot if Defender still was unchecked, and it was - but it is still active, regardless.

I can not see that there is an disable feature like the one Mike Chan mentions; if so it seems hellishly difficult to find. I do not believe that this is a bug. It seems more like a design choice. I work with badware all day and Defender cripples my work.

Snorre

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Nick White — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:33:04 GMT

Hey Philhower: I'd suggest you call the free support line that's available for Windows Defender: call 866-PCSAFETY during regular business hours for troubleshooting help.

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terrynconnct — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:36:36 GMT

I have a question. Everytime that I start Windows Defender from my program list, it states that Windows Defender is turned off. I turn it on and all is well. How can I keep it "turned on" (beyond the service that is alway running)?

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Philhower — Thu, 31 May 2007 21:07:49 GMT

Windows Defender is slowing down my computer, the operating systems is Vista. How can I turn off Defender? When I click on the option in security center nothing happens?

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Bikeboy99 — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:57:26 GMT

This seems to have fixed the error code on windows defender for some people:

http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/browse_frm/thread/931d5126b688670f/12db4d30bc4ec0f5?&hl=en#12db4d30bc4ec0f5

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cjncowgurl — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 06:10:54 GMT

Hi. My Windows Defender will not update. I keep getting "The program can't check for definition updates. Error found: Code 0x80240029". I have tried to look this up but can find this error no where. Any suggestions and I really would like it to work.

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Michael_Moor — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:37:39 GMT

Hey "Winblog",thx for share

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dlevine@colby-sawyer.edu — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:03:59 GMT

NOD32 Antivirus System v. 2.7 (published by ESET) runs in the Vista environment too. I have it installed on Vista Business (NOT beta) and have seen no issues.

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Winblog — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:10:49 GMT

Hi Jon – We are working with our AV partners to ensure that customers have the best protection available to them on the Windows Vista platform. This page http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/wsc/en-us/windowsvistabeta2.mspx will be updated as more partners support the Windows Vista platform. Currently, Trend Micro has a trial subscription that will work on Windows Vista Beta 2.

Thanks,

Mike Chan
Windows Vista Security

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Jon Acord — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 05:47:53 GMT

Mike, Windows defender is all very nice and all. But I need to please know what AntiVirus program I can run with Vista build 5456. Norton will not install. I had to turn off UAC because its annoying. The pop ups were driving me bannanas. No one, and I mean no one will want UAC active after spending an hour with it. I guarantee it. Again, if anyone has a clue which antivirus, if any will work smoothly, please let me know.

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Peter K — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:59:08 GMT

I am also disappointed with the omission of "tracks eraser" from the Beta 2 of Windows Defender, and I do not agree with Winblog that IE7 is the answer.

Tracks eraser went further than only cleaning out IE. With one click of the button, recent file lists and temp files of windows, office, WMP, etc. were also cleaned (I remember I checked 17 items to be cleaned). This was very useful to keep a computer free from garbage, and to protect privacy on shared computers.

Can you explain why it was removed, and what you propose as alternative?

Thanx.