windows defender?? what does this mean?

"windows defender encountered an error: 0x8050800f. an unexpected problem occurred. install any avail updates and then try and start the program again." i am not sure how to update the software as it does not specifically have an update button

can some one please help??

thanks
Cristine

 

Microsoft Windows Defender is still in BETA stage, which means it is currently in a testing phase before it reaches the FINAL stage.

You probably just discovered a bug, that will be corrected in the final version.

You can either try the BETA2 (If you are not already using that), or uinstall the product and stop BETA testing.

 

Apparently it will do auto updates?!?

 

Thanks Halo, used the update button and got latest data

 

I got the error, and basically dumped it until the next fix is done for it. Basically removed from my system, and reinstalled AVG.

 

VERY IMPORTANT windows defender is not, NOT a antivirus application but an antispyware application (replacing MS Antispyware) and has some background analysis programs running. You should not have dumped AVG which is an antivirus application and for different purposes entirely!!!

 

I had OneCare running at the time, and because of the error with Defender and problems with OneCare Beta, removed them both, until this error that is currently being seen by users with Windows Defender is resolved. Also April is fast approaching.

 

I know that, I was kinda short when posting, see other post before this one.

 

i tried to update windows defender and it tells me that there are no updates. but i see that the build and the date listed is different that what is said in this post. where can i get the latest update? and how can i get it installed properly

it tells me that windows defender found no new defenitions or engine updates available

it also says that the software has not been updated in 25 days.

signature version: 1.0.0.0 built on 1/25/06 @ 2:29pm

can someone help?

 

i did this and it worked.... thanks!!!

Try this... goto Program Files > Windows Defender and on the AS_Sigs file right click it and choose Repair then check your definition dates should be as of this post 1.13.1276.3 Build on 15/02/2006

 

Is there a huge difference between AntiSpyware and Defender?

I'm tossing up whether to "upgrade" or not?

 

personally, sleepless one, I am not certain but it is Windows latest antispyware application and the MS Antis.. was getting good reviews from some reputable sources, here, Langa.com, etc.

The full scan (defender) takes a lot longer but there is a new engine and more features with the defender, have a look:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

or

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...afa4-f7f14e605a0d&displaylang=en&Hash=DXDFYCC

I found the MSAnti.... was a pain to update and was never certian if it had done it and I suffered subtle instability (not sure if product or compatibility issues). I think support for this product may be withdrawn and an auto update to defender will be expected. I suppose the important ques is do you want to participate in the beta stage or wait till more of the bugs have been sorted?

 

I would change if it had new features, but it doesn't sound like it?

 

Not really.

They simplified the UI for those who thought it looked to complicated. Also, "stream-lined" it for VISTA.

In the end, no "pop-ups", unless you set the advanced option, in settings.

Also, no systray icon, now it is running as a service.

Updates, are via "auto update (windows updates)" OR Help, about, check for updates.

 

I may as well stick with AntiSpyware till it runs out in July. Thanks.