This is not really "workarounds", it is an fix.
When the data in the folder gets corrupted, renaming/deleting forces
Windows to recreate a new folder with valid data.
This is also a valid fix for some Windows Update issues.
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"LoneStar" <ewyatt_del_me@excite.com> wrote in message
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> Note: your solution obviously works, and there is ANOTHER solution
> as posted by the previous person. HOWEVER, the bigger point is: WHY
> does this error code exist in the first place!! I have it too, on a
> new Vista system. I shouldn't have to perform "workarounds" to have
> things work properly. Actually, I'm not certain that the Defender
> error code won't show up again the NEXT time it needs updating -- so
> maybe these "workarounds" will be a weekly thing.
> OK....... thanks for listening! I feel better.
> EW