Hi Webgirl,
If you receive Windows Update error 80070422 while downloading updates, you
might need to change the Windows Update service settings, and then restart
the service.
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...87ff61033.mspx
Good luck
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"Webgirl" wrote:
Quote:
>
> I did as you suggested, but when I click on Check for Updates it gives me
> this error:
> 80070422 and it won't download any update....
>
> I also tried to re-instal my antivirus software because it gave me a problem
> too, and I though it was related to my Defender problem.
> But even if I tried with 4 different antivirus programs, the installing
> procedure stops half.way...
>
> It's a mess, my PC is completely vulnerable and nothing works.... :-(
>
> Thanks again (and forgive my mistakes, English is not my language....)
>
>
> "Engel" wrote:
> Quote:
> > Hello Webgirl,
> >
> > You might try this.
> >
> > Go to the main Windows Update window and click on "Installed Updates" (on
> > the left-hand side of the window, at the bottom), and then remove "Update for
> > Microsoft Windows (KB931099)" (only).
> >
> > Reboot.
> >
> > Reboot again.
> >
> > Go back to Windows Update, and re-install the same update, by clicking on
> > the Check for Updates button.
> >
> > This should essentially re-install Windows Defender on Vista.
> > - -- ---
> > I hope this post is helpful.
> >
> > Let us know how it works ºut.
> > - -- ---
> >
> >
> > "Webgirl" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > Suddenly I get this message and Win Defender doesn't start.
> > > I tried to restore the system, but nothing changed
> > > I downloaded Defender from Microsoft's site in order to reinstall it, but it
> > > says Vista already contains Defender, so I don't need to install it.
> > > There is no way to disinstall it and re-install it, so how can I solve the
> > > problem?