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| Guest | Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software 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. 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. Thanks, James |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software "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. 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. running, unless you experience any conflicts with your security suite (not likely). Charlie42 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software Didn't work The repository was consistent "Charlie42" <Charlie42@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:01018843-0AAA-44BC-A332-110817A600A0@xxxxxx 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 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software Found out it must have been the Anti-Virus/Firewall software I installed. No other software caused this situation. After uninstalling it and installing other software Vista recognizes it as the Anti-Virus software. Also cleared up the problem with this software's executable's problem with it's icon in the start menu. Thanks for the assistance, James "Charlie42" <Charlie42@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:01018843-0AAA-44BC-A332-110817A600A0@xxxxxx 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 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote: Quote: > Found out it must have been the Anti-Virus/Firewall software I installed. > No other software caused this situation. > After uninstalling it and installing other software Vista recognizes it as > the Anti-Virus software. Also cleared up the problem with this software's > executable's problem with it's icon in the start menu. softwares show up in Security Center, I would be sceptical of AV and FW manufacturers that do not integrate their software properly with Windows. Charlie42 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software Great point, and glad to hear you got your problem resolved. ------------------------------------------------------ Fred Reckling Microsoft Security Outreach Team http://www.microsoft.com/hellosecureworld/level7 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software I have the same problem, Each time I start my computer windows security center reports that it did not find my anti virus. I have MacAfee which was bought with the computer and I do not want to buy another antivirus. Especially as MacAfee is listed as one of the partners? Any ideas? Thanks Rosie |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software "Rosie" <Rosie@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > I have the same problem, Each time I start my computer windows > security center reports that it did not find my anti virus. I have > MacAfee which was bought with the computer and I do not want to > buy another antivirus. Especially as MacAfee is listed as one of the > partners? Any ideas? Open up a command prompt as administrator (Accessories menu > right-click > Run as Admin). At the prompt, type: winmgmt /salvagerepository Alternatively, you can force a rebuild of the repository. At the command prompt, type: net stop winmgmt /y cd %windir%\system32\wbem\ ren repository repository.old Then reboot. Charlie42 |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software I've got the same problem as Rosie, but your solution didn't work for me "Charlie42" wrote: Quote: > "Rosie" <Rosie@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: > > I have the same problem, Each time I start my computer windows > > security center reports that it did not find my anti virus. I have > > MacAfee which was bought with the computer and I do not want to > > buy another antivirus. Especially as MacAfee is listed as one of the > > partners? Any ideas? > Scan your WMI repository for inconsistencies, and correct them: > > Open up a command prompt as administrator (Accessories menu > right-click > > Run as Admin). At the prompt, type: > > winmgmt /salvagerepository > > Alternatively, you can force a rebuild of the repository. At the command > prompt, type: > > net stop winmgmt /y > cd %windir%\system32\wbem\ > ren repository repository.old > > Then reboot. > > Charlie42 > > |
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| Guest | Re: Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software "Choonster" <Choonster@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > I've got the same problem as Rosie, but your solution didn't work > for me If it does not work, I would suggest uninstalling McAfee, force the rebuild, then reinstall the anti-virus. Charlie42 |
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