0x80240016 WD error?

[Guest]

Hi to everyone!

I am trying to update my definition files in WD beta 2, but everytime I get
a 0x80240016 saying Defender can't find command. I am using a validated
Windows Xp SP2 Home Edition (Spanish Edition) and I didn't have any problems
with AntiSpyware. So any help will be grateful. And by the way, the program
seems simpler than thre previous version, but the icon...perhaps more colors
or a much moder design will be more likely. Anyway, continue the effort!

 

[Andre Da Costa]

Try obtaining the definitions by going to Windows Update and choose Express,
it should be included.
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[Guest]

Thanks a lot Mr. Da Costa. That did the trick. However, I what's the correct
method to update WD, through Windows Update (now Microsoft Update) or by the
"Check for Updates" bottom on WD? Thanks again.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Both should work, but they use different mechanisms:

Help, About, Check for Updates as well as the automatic check for updates
before running a scheduled scan, within Windows Defender--use AutoUpdate.
This goes directly to Microsoft in a home or networked environment that does
not have restrictions in place on updates.

In a managed network where updates are planned and approved by
administrators, autoudate goes to a SUS or WSUS server. Windows Defender
updates are not available via SUS--which has an end-of-life of December
2006. They can be made available via WSUS--but the administrator must
approve two items to do this:;

- Products: Windows Defender
- Classifications: Definition Updates.


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[Guest]

Most People are getting this error, which i am guessing the are doing
Computer General Updates and The are alsoing searching for WD latest updates
at the same time. I am not sure at MS part on this but the might restrict one
connection per update per machine. I was doing updates on 13 computer at work
and each computer downloads update then i was able to update WD.

Please note this is not fact but could be it.
Thanks,
Take care,
Krish Manohar