Solved WINDOWS DEFENDER ERROR CODE 0x80244019

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apparently there is a big problem going around.....

windows vista....

windows defender error code 0x80244019


Thank you for your help its greatly appreciated

 

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the antivirus program i was using avg didn't catch it and ive tried downloading others and they didnt work either so i am not sure which is the best one to use.... ???
 

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You might give the free Spybot S&D a try to see if it can find anything.
 

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    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
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Sorry to bring this thread back from the grave. But I have merely joined to search and destroy this problem of mine. I found this thread on google as the top result. So I assumed it must be the most recent on this topic. As well as it talking about exactly my issue.

I too have the same problem as the Original Poster. It's really annoying because everytime I try to run the .exe to install any free anti virus it gives me this message..

'C:\Users\Steven\Desktop\Spybotsd162.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'

Does anyone know a way around this so that I can clear this thing out.

As well as this I tried to clear my HOSTS using the Notepad method and in my Windows Defender history, it says that the removal of the 'SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack' was sucessfull. However I still can not update my Windows. Nor my Defender and I still have the signs that it is there.

Help please?
 

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RestlessShadow said:
Sorry to bring this thread back from the grave. But I have merely joined to search and destroy this problem of mine. I found this thread on google as the top result. So I assumed it must be the most recent on this topic. As well as it talking about exactly my issue.

I too have the same problem as the Original Poster. It's really annoying because everytime I try to run the .exe to install any free anti virus it gives me this message..

'C:\Users\Steven\Desktop\Spybotsd162.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'

Does anyone know a way around this so that I can clear this thing out.

As well as this I tried to clear my HOSTS using the Notepad method and in my Windows Defender history, it says that the removal of the 'SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack' was sucessfull. However I still can not update my Windows. Nor my Defender and I still have the signs that it is there.

Help please?
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Have you tried any on-line scanners, like ESET or Kaspersky?
You could also test if the Malicious Software Removal tool finds anything. Type MRT.exe in the search field and run as admin.
 

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    4GB DDR2 800MHz
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    Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
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Thank you for the reply. I have now tried all three..

ESET gives me a page load error. :huh:

Kaspersky wont load properly.. :confused:

And as I try to launch Mrt. as an Admin, it immediatly says that it has to close. And shuts itself down..

I went into, as eariler suggested in the thread the manual remove programs tool. And came across CiD. An add-on that comes with Msn Live Plus 4.8. The CiD reference is always in the title of the browser pop-up when I get them. And the problem only started after downloading that. However... after removing the program and rebooting.. the error still occurs..

:mad::confused::mad:
 

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    1990x400.
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    Microsoft.
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It would seem you have some kind of virus. I have no more time tonight, but other people may come and help you. Otherwise I will have a go tomorrow. It now depends on how advanced this bug is. I would suggest some easy steps first:

1. Disable all add-ons in Internet Explorer (Tools, Internet Options, Programs, Manage Add-Ons). Try running the on-line scanners again. Here is an additional one.
2. Reboot into Safe mode. Try MRT and whatever antivirus program you have installed from safe mode.
3. Download the Hijackthis executable (bottom link). Place it on your desktop and rename it to Analyze.exe. Run it first from Safe Mode, and then from normal. Then rename it back to HijackThis.exe and, once again, run it first from Safe Mode, then from normal. When you run it, follow the following parts of the Quick Start Guide: Do a System Scan Only and then Save log to desktop. Do nothing else, as it may harm your computer. Make sure you know which log is which. I am not a specialist on this, and I am unlikely able to help you analyze the logs. Other people can. What you can do yourself, is look for odd things, and compare logs with Analyze.exe and HijackThis.exe. Viruses not seldom try to trick HJT but may be tricked themselves if you rename it. You can also upload one of the logs for someone experienced to look at. Then upload as attachment.
4. You might try Easy Clean. BUT: Read the FAQ first, especially understand the risks with having the program automatically removing infected files, and then decide. If you are infected you may not have many choices. I hope you have a backup / working restore point.
 

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    Dell XPS720
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    Intel Quad Q6600 2.40GHz
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    Dell 0YU822, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI SPP / SLI MCP
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 800MHz
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    Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
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    Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
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    Dell 2407WFP-HC
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    1920x1200
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    NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
    Intel X25-M G2 160 GB for W7,
    Maxtor OT III External HDD,
    WD Elements 1 TB External HDD
    Internet Speed
    100/20
    Other Info
    M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller.
Submarine said:
It would seem you have some kind of virus. I have no more time tonight, but other people may come and help you. Otherwise I will have a go tomorrow. It now depends on how advanced this bug is. I would suggest some easy steps first:

1. Disable all add-ons in Internet Explorer (Tools, Internet Options, Programs, Manage Add-Ons). Try running the on-line scanners again. Here is an additional one.
2. Reboot into Safe mode. Try MRT and whatever antivirus program you have installed from safe mode.
3. Download the Hijackthis executable (bottom link). Place it on your desktop and rename it to Analyze.exe. Run it first from Safe Mode, and then from normal. Then rename it back to HijackThis.exe and, once again, run it first from Safe Mode, then from normal. When you run it, follow the following parts of the Quick Start Guide: Do a System Scan Only and then Save log to desktop. Do nothing else, as it may harm your computer. Make sure you know which log is which. I am not a specialist on this, and I am unlikely able to help you analyze the logs. Other people can. What you can do yourself, is look for odd things, and compare logs with Analyze.exe and HijackThis.exe. Viruses not seldom try to trick HJT but may be tricked themselves if you rename it. You can also upload one of the logs for someone experienced to look at. Then upload as attachment.
4. You might try Easy Clean. BUT: Read the FAQ first, especially understand the risks with having the program automatically removing infected files, and then decide. If you are infected you may not have many choices. I hope you have a backup / working restore point.
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1. I tried the first one, same result as before, I also tried it with Firefox. And the same again. :(

2. After rebooting to safe mode. I located the Mrt but it still wouldn't load this time. Both running as Admin and not. :huh:

3. I tried to download the Hijack.exe. but even after renaming it, I was not able to run anything at all, same mode or not.. thanks to this error..

'C:\Users\Steven\Desktop\Analyze.exe is not a valid Win32 application.'

4. I will try this in the morning.

I am guessing that I have the Win32 Trojan Hijack Host Virus.. Everything I have heard about it so far seems to fit the bill, and even though it is not Pc threatening, it is annoying. I may consider going out and buying Norton Antivirus, but will this help?
 

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    1990x400.
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    Microsoft.
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    Microsoft.

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  • Memory
    4gb DDr2
    Graphics Card(s)
    1550x Ati Radeon Sapphire. 516mb.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" Acoustic Solutions.
    Screen Resolution
    1990x400.
    Keyboard
    Microsoft.
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    Microsoft.
RestlessShadow said:
Just to let you all know. My problem is fixed. I managed to find and run this little beauty. It worked like a charm and removed more problems than I knew I had.

What's new - Windows Live OneCare safety scanner for Windows Vista

Thanks all for your help. :D

I am indeed a happy man. :cool:
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Fantastic!:D
I am a bit surprised, its reputation has not been among the best, but this is worth some credit. I would suggest running Malwarebytes and Spyboot / SuperAntiSpyware and MRT too, both from normal and then safe mode. Then Live OneCare and one of the other online ones again. The more you run, the bigger the risk for false positives too, but...

Then test HJT again. Would then suggest you post a HJT log on the System Security part of this formum and describe the problem you had, and what you have done to fix it. Ask for help reviewing the log.

If it seems the infection returns, try to download and burn the iso Kaspersky Live CD, safest on another computer. Then booth onto the CD and run it.
 

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    Memory
    4GB DDR2 800MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
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    Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
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    Dell 2407WFP-HC
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    1920x1200
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    NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
    Intel X25-M G2 160 GB for W7,
    Maxtor OT III External HDD,
    WD Elements 1 TB External HDD
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    100/20
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    M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller.
I have followed submarine's instructions:
It would seem you have some kind of virus. I have no more time tonight, but other people may come and help you. Otherwise I will have a go tomorrow. It now depends on how advanced this bug is. I would suggest some easy steps first:

1. Disable all add-ons in Internet Explorer (Tools, Internet Options, Programs, Manage Add-Ons). Try running the on-line scanners again. Here is an additional one.
2. Reboot into Safe mode. Try MRT and whatever antivirus program you have installed from safe mode.
3. Download the Hijackthis executable (bottom link). Place it on your desktop and rename it to Analyze.exe. Run it first from Safe Mode, and then from normal. Then rename it back to HijackThis.exe and, once again, run it first from Safe Mode, then from normal. When you run it, follow the following parts of the Quick Start Guide: Do a System Scan Only and then Save log to desktop. Do nothing else, as it may harm your computer. Make sure you know which log is which. I am not a specialist on this, and I am unlikely able to help you analyze the logs. Other people can. What you can do yourself, is look for odd things, and compare logs with Analyze.exe and HijackThis.exe. Viruses not seldom try to trick HJT but may be tricked themselves if you rename it. You can also upload one of the logs for someone experienced to look at. Then upload as attachment.
4. You might try Easy Clean. BUT: Read the FAQ first, especially understand the risks with having the program automatically removing infected files, and then decide. If you are infected you may not have many choices. I hope you have a backup / working restore point.

I have my attached my log files. The ones listed as REGULARMODE are the ones I did not run in safe mode. The ones listed as analyzed this are the log files ran with the .exe renamed as analyzethis.

I tried running easy clean and it said it found no viruses.

My symtoms are none of my antivirus products can access the internet (CA Antivirus, Windows Defender, LavaSoft Adaware). Any time I try to access the internet my url gets highjacked and forwarded to a website offering to sell antivirus software.

I should note the system I am having this problem on is a Windows XP system running service pack 3. I have this computer set as a dual boot with Vista. I am currently logged into Vista making this post as I am unable to access the internet via XP. I did receive the same error code "WINDOWS DEFENDER ERROR CODE 0x80244019" in XP that is how I came upon this forum.

PLEASE if anyone can analyze my log files and give me a suggestion as to what to do I would GREATLY appreciate it!!!!! I am at my wits end. This is my last ditch effort for help!

I look forward to any and all replies!

Rick
 

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The HJT logs look pretty consistent. I cannot analyze the logs, but someone else may be able to.
I think this can be solved. Start by trying some additional on-line scanners (in normal Internet Explorer mode, not without add-ons). Have you tried MRT?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS720
    CPU
    Intel Quad Q6600 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell 0YU822, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI SPP / SLI MCP
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 800MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2407WFP-HC
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
    Intel X25-M G2 160 GB for W7,
    Maxtor OT III External HDD,
    WD Elements 1 TB External HDD
    Internet Speed
    100/20
    Other Info
    M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller.
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