85% of WIndowsDefender.msi download problems

[Guest]

Tried to get the update of WindowsDefender but download stops at 85% for both
options, Run and Save. I have dled many other things since trying including
a new Windows Installer but nothing will get the file past the 85% point.

In anticipation for the new update, I did as the info sheet said, I
uninstalled the Beta version. Now I have no Defender.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Tom

 

[Guest]

Hello Tom,

Ccleaner - http://www.ccleaner.com http://www.ccleaner.com/downloadbuilds.asp
Note, When you install Ccleaner, Uncheck the Yahoo toolbar option.
Note, in Options, Advanced, Uncheck - Only delete files in Windows folders
older than 48 hours.
Note: Uncheck in Applications, the box for Utilities.

CCleaner even has a built-in Registry Cleaner. It's not the best (not
CCleaner's main function), but it will find invaild registry entries that
most Registry Cleaners will not. Unlike the Disk Cleaners with a Registry
Cleaner, CCleaner does really fast scanning for Registry Issues. The reason
is CCleaner doesn't want to effect Windows performance or effect any
applications. It's better to be safe than sorry!

Open Ccleaner and press "Windows" "Aplications" and Run Cleaner from the
menu choose 'Issues' and then press scan for issues, Repair any fºund.
Run twice Ccleaner, the same as above,until you get “No Issues were foundâ€.

"Run Cleaner" from the menu choose 'Issues' and then press scan for
Issues, Repair any fºund.
Run twice Ccleaner, the same as above,until you get “No Issues were found†.

http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
Look for the broom Clean up, also Tune Up..

Can you reach Windowsupdate ? http://update.microsoft.com
Also test this WGA diagnose test, connection to MS, that scripts working and
a new Validation tool http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/diag/


I'd recommend re-downloading WD, and saving to a known location--like the
desktop.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the info. I did what you recommended and tried to dl WD again
but got the exact same problem. The DL stopped at 85% for both Save and RUn.
Even though I was able to DL many other programs in a row without a single
problem, when I came to dl-ing WINdowsDefender.msi, the dl program stopped it
with 1 sec to go and 85% finished.
I've spent too much time on this problem and will simply wait till VISTA
unless you can pinpoint a solution for me.
ALl the cleaning and scanning programs did work but afterwards I still could
not dl the WD.
Thanks, Tom

 

[Guest]

Hi Tom,

Install Windows Installer 3.1 v2 (3.1.4000.2435) is availªble here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893803


Locate your file msi.dll (with search if you are
not sure where it's located) and confirm what the version is, either from
it's properties or just passing your cursor over it. If it's not the
latest which is 3.1.4000.2435, then:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893803/

Еиςеl
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[Guest]

Hi ENgel...
Thanks for all the help. I dl-ed the new installer and installed it,
restarted the computer and tried to dl the file from several places. It
stopped at 85% in all cases but one when it went to 89%. Am at wits end. Do
you know of an FTP site I can use to try to dl it?

BTW, computer, software are running fine. Checked them through all of the
untilities you sent including my own. Have no problem dl-ing any other file,
even longer exe than WD. 'Tis a mystery.

Tom

 

[Guest]

Hi Tom,

Search here, from
http://www.filehippo.com
http://www.filehippo.com/download/88f7471049179318fa98d78e1df25a33/download/

http://www.filehippo.com/download_microsoft_antispyware/?561

I think it is pretty risky getting a Microsoft file except directly from the
source--but in an emergency....

 

[Guest]

Hi Engel...
Did some more work on my computer and dl-ed several files, programs, etc.
without incident but still cannot get the WindowsDefender.msi file. Tried it
4 times today and it continues to stop at 85%. My computer must have a
mental block. I do not think that I missed anything that you suggested. I
was sort of hoping that there was an ftp site from which I can get the file.
But maybe I do not even need it since my Norton Protection Center has a
spyware detector. The only problem is that when I run it the program says
there are no spywares etc. But one of the sites to which you send me had a
scan program that checked for spyware and it found 86 different types of
problems, including some spywares.
Any final suggestions short of waiting for Vista?
Thanks so much, ENgel. you have been a good listener,
Tom

 

[Guest]

I thought of something, can you email me the file "windowsdefender.msi" as an
attachment?
Thanks, Tom

 

[Guest]

I thought of something, can you email me the file "windowsdefender.msi" as an
attachment?
Thanks, Tom

 

[Guest]

Thanks, it is up and running. I know you would have preferred to see me
solve the problem the right way...but it defied solution as far as I could
tell. Nothing seemed to work to break through that 85% block. Does that
mean anything to you?

Thanks, Tom

 

[Guest]

Hi Tom,

On the air v.1593

In the mean time read here:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...5a14&mid=11bede0a-1d1c-4f0b-ba12-e67c6cca5a14
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[Guest]

Tom,

Long Shot

Check this file "My Downloads" in your system, maybe there is your problem.
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...a47f&mid=1474af61-ace6-4d75-97b4-4d3c397ea47f

You have time, V.1593 still downloading.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Engel, but I had already unistalled Beta 2. One of the files you sent
me was for an older version of the Beta program.

Let me ask you if I even need this program since I have Norton running that
catches viruses, spyware, worms, etc. Is WD better the Norton?

Tom
BTW, just curious, where do you live?

 

[Guest]

Hi Tom,

Sorry about the old version, you should be getting v.1593 this is the actual.

If you practice safe hex with Norton you have good protection.

Here are links about "Safe Hex":

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on
Rogue Antispyware Programs
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp - Protect Your PC
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/ - Home Computer
Security

< Is WD better the Norton?>
Es como si preguntas qué coche es mejor, con el agravente que tu lo
preguntas en el Concesionario de un fabricante.
Vamos, vamos... ;-)

I live in Southern California.

 

[Guest]

Hi Tom

1593 That upgrade includes up to two free telephone support calls to
Microsoft in support of it.