barrowhill wrote:
> Alias,
> Many thanks for your reply. I may well take your advice. I'm not a beta
> tester and genenerally do not download beta software e.g. IE7 is no go
> currently. I downloaded Defender (and it's previous incarnation) purely
> ouit of interest - I run all the others you quote - and to be honest never
> had a problem with it until now. Just wondered why it perceives my PC to be
> at fault when installing updates via windows update site but works OK when
> update through contol panel/add remove.
Simple, it's in BETA is why.
Alias
>
> "Alias~-" wrote:
>
>> barrowhill wrote:
>>> This is the third attempt at finding some help. Are there any Windows Update
>>> MVP's who can provide some feedback. Gratefull for anything.
>>>
>>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++
>>>
>>> Yesteday I posted a problem regarding install failure when using windows
>>> update to which I've not had any response.
>>>
>>> Having managed to install all outstanding updates including those requireing
>>> validation (though I thought critical/high priority weren't subject to
>>> validation) I had a clean and fully updated system.
>>>
>>> Today, I decided to check for further updates and there was one high
>>> priority shown. This was a new a new definition update for Windows Defender.
>>> This downloaded OK but failed to install wit the following message
>>>
>>> "Failed Updates
>>> For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each
>>> problem description.
>>>
>>> Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being
>>> downloaded or installed
>>> Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that
>>> doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows Defender
>>> Definition Update 1.14.1676.8 for BETA Windows Defender (KB915597) "
>>>
>>> I don't see any error number anywhere so using Trouble Shooter I put problem
>>> text in and received 8 results each with associated error code ???????
>>>
>>> When I copied to reported text what I got, was not just that shown above
>>> but what is shown below
>>>
>>> "Failed Updates
>>> For help installing an update successfully, see the solution under each
>>> problem description.
>>>
>>> Problem: End User License Agreement (EULA) Not Accepted
>>> Solution: Check for updates again and wait while you install updates. You
>>> will be asked to accept the EULA before any updates with a EULA can be
>>> installed.
>>>
>>> Problem: Not Enough Disk Space
>>> Solution: To make more space available, run the Disk Cleanup tool or
>>> uninstall any programs that you don’t use. For directions, see Help and
>>> Support on your computer.
>>>
>>> Problem: Automatic Updates is currently installing updates
>>> Solution: Please wait until Automatic Updates is complete and then check
>>> your update history. At that time, if the update has failed to install, you
>>> can try installing it from the website.
>>> Note: To view Automatic Updates progress, click the updating icon in your
>>> System Tray.
>>>
>>> Problem: Please check your update history for a description.
>>>
>>> Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being
>>> downloaded or installed
>>> Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that
>>> doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.
>>>
>>> Microsoft Windows Defender
>>> Definition Update 1.14.1676.8 for BETA Windows Defender (KB915597) "
>>>
>>> Obviously many problem areas are possible mine seems to be with my PC but ???
>>>
>>> I can go to Control Panel/Add Remove Programs, search for Windows Defender,
>>> select "Change", follow the wizard to repair, obtain any software and
>>> definition updates and have them successully installed. A re-run od Windows
>>> Update then show non outstanding
>>>
>>> Anyone help on this. I don't undertsand what's happening or hoe to resolve.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> Uninstall Defenseless and use programs like Avast/AVG for your anti
>> virus, Ad-Aware, Spybot, Spywareblaster, CWShredder, Crap Cleaner,
>> Spywareguard for malware and Zone Alarm for your firewall, all FREE.
>>
>> Defenseless is a BETA program which means that not only it isn't ready
>> for mass release, it cannot therefore give you any credible or reliable
>> protection. As you've noticed, and so have many others, even the updates
>> don't function properly.
>>
>> If you're not a BETA tester, don't install BETA programs like IE7 and
>> Defender.
>>
>> Alias
>>
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