Hi Webgirl. I just got this problem and I think it's some kind of virus. It
doesn't let me install any new anti-virus, disables all services that are
related to the computer security (updates, defender, anti-virus, etc).
I don't know if you already solved your problem. If so, please let me know
how. It's really hard to find info about this problem on the web.
Thanks, GDV
"Webgirl" wrote:
Quote:
> 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:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > 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
> > > >
> > > >