Thanks I'll try what you suggested.
I also tried another trick a friend of mine suggested me.
I replaced the files in the folder c
rogram files\win defender with files
of another PC, same Vista version, where Defender was still running without
any problems.
Unfortunately, in his case this method worked, in mine nothing has
changed... :-(
Ciao
Webgirl
"uvbogden" wrote:
Quote:
> Before you can install a new program or new version, you have to completely
> remove any remnants of the old program. Sometimes failed or broken
> installs/uninstalls can block proper install processes. Vista uninstaller
> does a poor job of uninstalling and leaves a lot of install/uninstall debris
> on your system. You can "search and destroy" these blocking remnants
> manually with or without the help of Windows Install CleanUp Utility, or you
> can get and use a good uninstaller program like Smarty Uninstaller. Smarty
> UI does the best job of finding remnant debris from broken
> installs/uninstalls and removing it from files, folders and registry.
> Details and downloads in the following tutorial:
>
> Unable To Install Latest Version of Program on Vista
>
> "Webgirl" wrote:
> Quote:
> > I have Avast anti-virus. I has always worked with Windows Defender firewall.
> > Suddenly, Defender has started giving me the error 800106ba, and the
> > antivirus stopped working (without giving any errors). I tried reinstalling
> > it, and also installing other anti-virus (also not free), but the process
> > always stopped in the middle. I don't understand why it stopped working when
> > before I never had problems with it. I followed your suggestions, but it
> > doesn't let me complete the procedure.
> >
> > "Jacee" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > >
> > > You may be getting the error if you don't have 'automatic updates'
> > > turned on, or your firewall isn't configured to correctly for your
> > > security applications.
> > >
> > > I am on dial-up, so I've turned automatic updates off. Since I've done
> > > that, I've also had to disable Windows Defender.
> > >
> > > These are free anti-spyware programs that work with Vista (they need to
> > > be manually updated)
> > >
> > > Spybot search and destroy
> > > 'The home of Spybot-S&D!' (http://www.safer-networking.org/)
> > >
> > > SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard:
> > > 'Javacool Software - Products'
> > > (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/products.html)
> > > Spyware Guard is a real-time malware scanner
> > >
> > > SpywareBlaster tutorial:
> > > 'Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware, Hijackers,
> > > and Malware' (http://tinyurl.com/7mqet)
> > > SpywareGuard tutorial:
> > > 'Using SpywareGuard to protect your computer from Spyware & Hijackers'
> > > (http://tinyurl.com/27uh5c)
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jacee
> > >
> > > *MS-MVP Windows-Security 2006 & 2007*
> > > Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
> > >
> > >