Didn't work
The repository was consistent
"Charlie42" <Charlie42@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote:
> Quote:
>>I just installed and-virus and firewall software but Vista Security Center
>> reports no anti-virus software installed. The anti-virus software reports
>> all is well.
>
> There are two general approaches that may fix your problem. All of the
> commands are typed in manually at a command prompt (Accessories menu). Run
> as administrator.
>
> Method 1:
> winmgmt /verifyrepository
>
> If WMI repository is reported to be inconcistent, run this command:
> winmgmt /salvagerepository
>
> Method 2 (force repository rebuild):
> net stop winmgmt /y
> cd %windir%\system32\wbem\
> ren repository repository.old
>
> Then restart
> Quote:
>> Also before installing this I turned off Windows Firewall but still
>> noticed
>> that Vista is reporting Windows Defender running and active.
>> I thought Defender is the firewall. I must be mistaken.
>
> Windows Defender is Vista's anti-spyware program, not a firewall. Keep it
> running, unless you experience any conflicts with your security suite (not
> likely).
>
> Charlie42