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  • Mar 15, 2011, 08:05 AM
    Rob
    Can't install or uninstall Windows Defender
    I have Vista and am trying to check my start up programs but Windows Defender won't open. It can't be reinstalled because it tells me I already have it, but it also doesn't appear in the uninstall programs list. I have AVG and AdAware too but evidently still need Defender for Software Explorer, at least. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
  • Mar 15, 2011, 08:18 AM
    ITstudent2006

    Why are you using Windows Defender to check your start up programs?
  • Mar 15, 2011, 08:20 AM
    NeedKarma
    How to Disable (Remove and Uninstall) Windows Defender in Vista My Digital Life
  • Mar 15, 2011, 09:50 AM
    Appzalien
    You can always try going into program files or program files (x86) and find its directory. There could be an uninstall exe file you can double click on. It could still fail if it can find the uninstall string in the registry I suppose.
  • Mar 15, 2011, 05:47 PM
    Rob
    Comment on ITstudent2006's post
    What's the alternative?
  • Mar 16, 2011, 01:01 AM
    NeedKarma
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    What's the alternative?
    MSCONFIG or CCleaner.

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