For those that care, I finally was able to get Defender to install. I ran a
scan of the computer using the free online safety scanner at
http://safety.live.com and let it remove all of the trojans and other viruses
it found. After it was done, I rebooted and wouldn't you know, Defender would
then install.
"Smarttech" wrote:
> Update, it appears to install most of the way. The error show up right at the
> end when it tries to start the Windowsdefender service. Since it can't start
> the service, it makes you cancel out of the install altogether.
>
> "Smarttech" wrote:
>
> > Same problem here. Can't install Defender. Happens EVERY time I try. Windows
> > XP Medie Center Edition. They have been infected with something which may be
> > causing the problem.
> >
> > "DeCo" wrote:
> >
> > > Me too! So, how did you fix it? Help!
> > >
> > > "Wendy" wrote:
> > >
> > > > When I try to install Defender on my home computer which uses Windows XP, I
> > > > get this error message...
> > > >
> > > > MSI (s) (00:E4) [17:32:26:353]: Product: Windows Defender -- Error 1719. The
> > > > Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are
> > > > running Windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly
> > > > installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.
> > > >
> > > > I'm not in safe mode and I have the latest Windows service pack and other
> > > > programs install with no problem. Why won't this one? Help!
> > > >
> > > >
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