Defender does not install

[Guest]

Defender does not install
WindowsDefender.msi
When I down load or try to install from the web I get this error:
This file does not have a program associated withit for performing this
action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel.
Help!
I have search this news group and the web and I have not found any answer.

Thanks

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

1) Place windowsdefender.msi on the desktop:
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OK--here's another way: You have "windowsdefender.msi" sitting on the
desktop, right?

Do Start, Run, and cut and paste the line below into that box marked Open,
and hit OK:

msiexec /i "%userprofile%\desktop\windowsdefender.msi"

Be sure to get both quote marks in there.

What happens?

 

[Guest]

I get a dialog box I did not get before.
Welcome to the Installation Wizard for Windows Defneder
Next> (a few time)
Install
The wizard has successfuly Installed Windows Defnder

Thank, I can not tell you how greatful I am, I have tried installing
countless times over a couple of months. You amaze me.

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

I'm surprised how common this issue is--I suspect it is caused by previous
spyware or virus activity--glad its fixed!
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