Windows Defender Service

[Guest]

Windows XP platform:

Pathway:
Start
Control Panel
Software Explorers

The following error message appears:

Application failed to initialize:
0x800106ba. A problem caused Windows Defender Service to stop. To start the
service, restart your computer or search Help and Support on how to start a
service manually.

I performed the recommended actions. Same result. How do I fix this?

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem and it just started yesterday (12/31/06) and I can't
fix it either.

 

[Guest]

I've been getting the same message for the last few days, ever since I
downloaded the last automatic update from Microsoft. You need to send another
update to fix this!

 

[Guest]

I've been getting the same message for the last few days, ever since I
downloaded the last automatic update from Microsoft. You need to send another
update to fix this!

 

[Guest]

I've been getting the same message for the last few days, ever since I
downloaded the last automatic update from Microsoft. You need to send another
update to fix this!

I have been having the same problem with the same results as the others. Is
this just a hoax or is something really wrong? It seems strange when I search
the subject on Windows, I get no results. If some computer expert can advise,
it would be appreciated by this novice. Thank you and Happy New Year.

 

[DL]

Defender beta expired 31/12/06
Download the new one, after uninstalling old

 

[Guest]

I did uninstall then install on 01/01/07. Same problem.

 

[Richard in AZ]

You are still using the Beta version of Defender.
Download the final released version from Microsoft and install it.
The Beta version expired on Dec. 31st.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi.

Do a file search for windowsdefender.msi. It might be present under one of the C:\Windows\Installer\{GUID} folders.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com



I have the same issue, but om my computer runnig windows xp sp2 i am
unable to install the new version of defender and also the old version
will not uninstall,nbecause it cannot find WindowsDeffender.msi file
anyone else have this issue.