Windows Defender, 0x80240029 Solution

>I have updated defender by this method. However, Windows security centre is
> telling me that Defender is switched off. This there a problem which
> Microsoft are unaware of?

> Ixue for Windows Update.
> - Go to Windows update.
> - Click on change settings (on the left).
> - Check "never check for updates."
> - Remove any other checks (Recommended update and any other).
> Then go back to Defender and run the Updates again.
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> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...vista.security

>
> ALSO!
> If you are using Microsoft Update you may want to uncheck that box also.
> Then when you are done you can put everything back to normal.

>
> Are any other security programs installed?
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM

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> "drumthrasher109" wrote:
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> >
> > ALSO!
> > If you are using Microsoft Update you may want to uncheck that box also.
> > Then when you are done you can put everything back to normal.

>
> The methods discussed above work for me too. HOWEVER, I wonder if this a
> permanent fix, or will this same error code come up every time Defender needs
> an update!!?? Just thinking out loud.....