Windows Defender didn't install properly

[Starcrwzr]

I'm running XP SP3 and just installed the latest version of Windows
Defender, at least, I think I did. I can't find it anywhere on
machine. There is no folder for it in the "All Programs" list and I
don't see it in the Add/Remove Program list of Control Panel. Yet, if
I try to install it again, it says the latest version is already
installed. How do I know the app is installed and how do I start it.
I'm NOT running Windows Live OneCare.

 

[Bill P]

Hi
Search for MsMpEng.exe
Regards Bill

 

[Starcrwzr]

Hi

msmpeng.exe is not anywhere on my system, yet, when I try the
installer, it says it's installed and the current version. Any ideas
on registry entries?

Thanks!

Scott B)

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

What problems are you having that led you to install Defender?

Microsoft has established separate newsgroups for Windows Defender support
and comments. See
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

TIP: Access these newsgroups using your default newsreader, not your
browser. See instructions on above page.

 

[Starcrwzr]

Saw it mentioned in an article and though I'd give it a try. I'm
using Spybot S&D, but wanted to see what Defender had to offer. Now,
from what I read, it's really sort of useless, so now I just want to
get any pieces that may have been installed, off my machine.

Scott B)

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Were the Spybot Residents SDHelper and Tea Timer enabled when you installed
Defender?

 

[Starcrwzr]

Were the Spybot Residents SDHelper and Tea Timer enabled when you installed
Defender?

No, only my anti-virus AVG and Comodo Fire wall were running at the
time, neither of which has ever caused me a problem when installing
software before.