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Old 02-02-2009   #1 (permalink)


visa home basic 32 bit
 
 

windows defender wont run on boot.

When my desktop loads up vista home basic, i get a message straight away saying windows defender is not turned on. When i try to turn it on, computer says no. It cant be turned on at this time. Does anyone have any idea why?

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Old 02-02-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: windows defender wont run on boot.

Hello Masonsmum, and welcome to Vista Forums.

The links in the NOTE box at the top of this tutorial below may be able to help you with this.

Windows Defender - On or Off

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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Old 02-02-2009   #3 (permalink)


visa home basic 32 bit
 
 

Re: windows defender wont run on boot.

Thanks for that, i checked with my CMD using the prompts and it said it was consistent, windows defender turned on.
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Old 02-02-2009   #4 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: windows defender wont run on boot.

You're welcome Masonsmum. I'm happy to hear that you got it turned on now.
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