Windows defender def. update fails

ZeroOne · Feb 17, 2006, 01:58 PM

Definition Update 1.13.1276.3 for BETA Windows Defender (KB892519)

Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed
Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.</B>

Cannot update the windows defender discribed above, i have a validated copy of
W D , tried it several times.

What can I do about it ?

Thx in advanced

PangingJr · Feb 17, 2006, 04:29 PM

Unable to Update Windows Defender- 0x8024002b...
Windows Defender doesn't update...
Updates are on Microsoft Update!!...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...a-1b4a0c3afabb

For anyone with problems updating Defender after install...
Error Updating...
Windows defender update failed error 8024002b...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...b-565a73822c7f

ZeroOne · Feb 17, 2006, 07:58 PM

Thanks PagingJr for the reply, found the solution.

For other ppl who have the same problem here is the solution.

Open the command prompt
Go to C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\ folder
Execute the following command: msiexec /x AS_Sigs.msi
Check for updates

PangingJr · Feb 17, 2006, 08:14 PM

NP ZeroOne, glad you've found the solution to the problem.

Feb 17, 2006, 01:58 PM	#1
ZeroOne DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Rep Power: 0	Windows defender def. update fails Definition Update 1.13.1276.3 for BETA Windows Defender (KB892519) Problem: A problem on your computer is preventing updates from being downloaded or installed Solution: To fix the problem, try installing the updates again. If that doesn't work, use the Troubleshooter to try solve the problem.</B> Cannot update the windows defender discribed above, i have a validated copy of W D , tried it several times. What can I do about it ? Thx in advanced __________________ ICE 0000 0001

Feb 17, 2006, 07:58 PM	Thread Starter #3
ZeroOne DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Rep Power: 0	Thanks PagingJr for the reply, found the solution. For other ppl who have the same problem here is the solution. Open the command prompt Go to C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\ folder Execute the following command: msiexec /x AS_Sigs.msi Check for updates __________________ ICE 0000 0001

Feb 17, 2006, 04:29 PM	#2
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Unable to Update Windows Defender- 0x8024002b... Windows Defender doesn't update... Updates are on Microsoft Update!!... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...a-1b4a0c3afabb For anyone with problems updating Defender after install... Error Updating... Windows defender update failed error 8024002b... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...b-565a73822c7f

Feb 17, 2006, 08:14 PM	#4
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	NP ZeroOne, glad you've found the solution to the problem.