"the older version of windows defender cannot be removed"

T

tlv

After downloading the newest windows defender and trying to install it,
I get this error:

"the older version of windows defender cannot be removed"

The older version I had on there has now uninstalled itself but theres
an empty folder in Control Panel where system explorers used to be.
When I click on the folder (it has no name) it says its invalid.

So 1. how can I install the new windows defender
2. How do I get rid of the invalid folder in control panel.

Thanks

I've tried using the Microsoft Cleanup Utility, it doesnt come up on
the list
 
M

Malke

> After downloading the newest windows defender and trying to install
it, I get this error:

"the older version of windows defender cannot be removed"

(snip - wrong newsgroup)

At this time, support for the beta version of Microsoft Windows
AntiSpyware now called 'Windows Defender' is being provided through the
following Microsoft newsgroups:

- microsoft.private.security.spyware.announcements
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.appcompat
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.general
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.install
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.networking
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.signatures
- microsoft.private.security.spyware.onlinecommunity

These newsgroups can be accessed via NNTP or HTTP. To access these
newsgroups using HTTP, please go to the following location:
http://communities.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?ICP=spyware&sLCID=us

To access these newsgroups using NNTP, please use the following
information for your NNTP client (such as Microsoft Outlook Express):

- NNTP Server: privatenews.microsoft.com
- Account name: privatenews\spyware
- Password: spyware

NOTE: No password will be required via the HTTP link.

Malke
 

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