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invalild drive e:/ error installing windows defender

Asked Apr 16, 2012, 09:15 AM — 7 Answers
Get this error when trying to reinstall Windows Defender. Defender does not work on this laptop. Get the following error Application failed to initalize: 0x80070006. The handle is invalid.

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Apr 16, 2012, 09:32 AM
Do you already have it installed on your machine ?
If so you need to completely remove it first.
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Apr 16, 2012, 11:54 AM
I tried to delete it and get an error message. Invalid Drive E:\

This computer did have malware and may still have it.
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Apr 16, 2012, 12:06 PM
In that case time to get another scanner.
Give Malwarebytes.
It's free and available here: Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
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Apr 16, 2012, 02:46 PM
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Running now, has not found anything in the 20 minutes that it has been running. Suggestions for a "free" virus protection. Wanted to use the Microsoft product, but still getting the E:\ drive error.
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Apr 16, 2012, 02:52 PM
Your wish...
Avira Free Antivirus - Download Best Antivirus Software
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Apr 17, 2012, 03:56 AM
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Thanks.

When I ran the Malewarebytes program it did not find anything, however, I was then able to load the Microsoft Security Essentials. Should I delete the Malwarebytes program, or is it okay to have it and Essentials running?

Not sure why the drive E:\ error message went away, but it did.

Thanks for your assistance.
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Apr 17, 2012, 03:58 AM
They do different jobs.
It's fine to have both installed, but only run one at a time..
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