Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.

Hello Aquayogi,

Try this first

32-bit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...14&clcid=0x409


http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal


Let us know how it works ºut
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FATHER
The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an
extraordinary father.






Ǝиçεl


"Aquayogi" wrote:

> Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
> made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
> giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
> Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
> on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.

Hi Aquayogi,

0x800700C1 -2147024703 ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT is not a valid Win32 application

That error usually indicates the file is corrupt.
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I notice you been try diferent solutions,

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&lang=en&cr=US

You might try this. Go to the main Windows Update window and click on
"Installed Updates" (on the left-hand side of the window, at the bottom), and
then remove "Update for Microsoft Windows (KB931099)" (only).

Reboot. Reboot again. Go back to Windows Update, and re-install the same
update, by clicking on the Check for Updates button.

This should essentially re-install Windows Defender on Vista.

--
Also, you can get direct help from Microsoft for issues with virus
infections or issues related to security patches.

I'd recommend calling 1-866-pcsafety if you are in the U.S. or Canada.

Elsewhere, call your local Microsoft subsidiary, or the number for paid
support in your locale--and ask for the free help with virus or
security-patch related issues.

This help extends to spyware removal as well.

If you /clearly/ state that a specific update or virus has caused problems
and don't ask any other questions, you /should/ receive No Charge support for
the issue.

Good luck
-







wrote:

> Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
> made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
> giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
> Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
> on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.

Reinstalling the definition again didn't fix the corrupt files.

"Engel" wrote:

> Hello Aquayogi,
>
> Try this first
>
> 32-bit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Link...14&clcid=0x409
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal
>
>
> Let us know how it works ºut
> - -- ---
>
> FATHER
> The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an
> extraordinary father.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ǝиçεl
>
>
> "Aquayogi" wrote:
>
> > Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
> > made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
> > giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
> > Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
> > on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.

First let me start by congratulating you on being the first person to solve
this problem! Thank you SOOOO much! Now Defender is up and running. I have a
quick question. Do you think it is safe to download the update definition for
it? I have turned off auto-update and I am able to sit with this computer and
watch it update.

"Engel" wrote:

> Hi Aquayogi,
>
> 0x800700C1 -2147024703 ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT is not a valid Win32 application
>
> That error usually indicates the file is corrupt.
> - -- --
>
> I notice you been try diferent solutions,
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&lang=en&cr=US
>
> You might try this. Go to the main Windows Update window and click on
> "Installed Updates" (on the left-hand side of the window, at the bottom), and
> then remove "Update for Microsoft Windows (KB931099)" (only).
>
> Reboot. Reboot again. Go back to Windows Update, and re-install the same
> update, by clicking on the Check for Updates button.
>
> This should essentially re-install Windows Defender on Vista.
>
> --
> Also, you can get direct help from Microsoft for issues with virus
> infections or issues related to security patches.
>
> I'd recommend calling 1-866-pcsafety if you are in the U.S. or Canada.
>
> Elsewhere, call your local Microsoft subsidiary, or the number for paid
> support in your locale--and ask for the free help with virus or
> security-patch related issues.
>
> This help extends to spyware removal as well.
>
> If you /clearly/ state that a specific update or virus has caused problems
> and don't ask any other questions, you /should/ receive No Charge support for
> the issue.
>
> Good luck
> -
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> wrote:
>
> > Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
> > made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
> > giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
> > Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
> > on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.

Excellent--you hit that one exactly right, and it is one I'd missed--thanks!

"Engel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:8B7936FA-5523-4699-B01D-(E-Mail Removed)...

Still Mr. Sanderson you deserve some thanks as well for working with me on
the other thread. Good job to both of you.

"Bill Sanderson" wrote:

> Excellent--you hit that one exactly right, and it is one I'd missed--thanks!
>
> "Engel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:8B7936FA-5523-4699-B01D-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>

Hi Aquayogi, and Bill S.

This is a peer-to-peer newsgroup, /voluntary/support

Answers generally come from people like you, myself and others. you weed
hrough the thousands of posts to find them.

With very few exceptions, no one here represents Microsºft.

The other people answering questions here volunteer on their own time.

However, there are a number of volunteers who typically review the
newsgroups. The newsgroups are designed for peer to peer discussions and
support. Sometimes a question can be overlooked and not replied to and
sometimes it isn't replied to because the answer may not be known immediately

I thank you for your words, but the credit is for Dean-Dean a regular
contributor here,

Giving credit where credit is due!

Happy Christmªs

Ǝиçεl
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FAME
Greater things are believed of those who are absent. —Tacitus


"Aquayogi" wrote:

> Still Mr. Sanderson you deserve some thanks as well for working with me on
> the other thread. Good job to both of you.
>
> "Bill Sanderson" wrote:
>
> > Excellent--you hit that one exactly right, and it is one I'd missed--thanks!
> >
> > "Engel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:8B7936FA-5523-4699-B01D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >
> >

Well many thanks to Dean-Dean as well!

"Engel" wrote:

> Hi Aquayogi, and Bill S.
>
> This is a peer-to-peer newsgroup, /voluntary/support
>
> Answers generally come from people like you, myself and others. you weed
> hrough the thousands of posts to find them.
>
> With very few exceptions, no one here represents Microsºft.
>
> The other people answering questions here volunteer on their own time.
>
> However, there are a number of volunteers who typically review the
> newsgroups. The newsgroups are designed for peer to peer discussions and
> support. Sometimes a question can be overlooked and not replied to and
> sometimes it isn't replied to because the answer may not be known immediately
>
> I thank you for your words, but the credit is for Dean-Dean a regular
> contributor here,
>
> Giving credit where credit is due!
>
> Happy Christmªs
>
> Ǝиçεl
> - - - -
>
>
> FAME
> Greater things are believed of those who are absent. —Tacitus
>
>
> "Aquayogi" wrote:
>
> > Still Mr. Sanderson you deserve some thanks as well for working with me on
> > the other thread. Good job to both of you.
> >
> > "Bill Sanderson" wrote:
> >
> > > Excellent--you hit that one exactly right, and it is one I'd missed--thanks!
> > >
> > > "Engel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > > news:8B7936FA-5523-4699-B01D-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > >
> > >

You are a genius!
Thanks a million for the very useful tip.

Luc (Belgium)

"Engel" wrote:

> Hi Aquayogi,
>
> 0x800700C1 -2147024703 ERROR_BAD_EXE_FORMAT is not a valid Win32 application
>
> That error usually indicates the file is corrupt.
> - -- --
>
> I notice you been try diferent solutions,
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&lang=en&cr=US
>
> You might try this. Go to the main Windows Update window and click on
> "Installed Updates" (on the left-hand side of the window, at the bottom), and
> then remove "Update for Microsoft Windows (KB931099)" (only).
>
> Reboot. Reboot again. Go back to Windows Update, and re-install the same
> update, by clicking on the Check for Updates button.
>
> This should essentially re-install Windows Defender on Vista.
>
> --
> Also, you can get direct help from Microsoft for issues with virus
> infections or issues related to security patches.
>
> I'd recommend calling 1-866-pcsafety if you are in the U.S. or Canada.
>
> Elsewhere, call your local Microsoft subsidiary, or the number for paid
> support in your locale--and ask for the free help with virus or
> security-patch related issues.
>
> This help extends to spyware removal as well.
>
> If you /clearly/ state that a specific update or virus has caused problems
> and don't ask any other questions, you /should/ receive No Charge support for
> the issue.
>
> Good luck
> -
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> wrote:
>
> > Recently, while downloading a definition update, something happened which
> > made Windows Defender corrupt. The update failed, and now Defender won't run,
> > giving me a failed to initialize error. How do I reinstall Defender into
> > Vista? I tried to download it again but it said I have Vista and it's already
> > on my system. I run Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit.