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Problem with Microsoft Security Essentials update

16 years ago

I downloaded and installed MSE, then started the first update. The progress bar (green horizontally moving squares) moved only fourth of its distance then stalled. It doesn't move further. Microsoft window asked me to send an error report, which I did. It said I have a software problem. What could be my problem? Should I try removing MSE and reinstalling it?

RB

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grandms
16 years ago
That's what I would do rather than fooling around trying to get it straightened out. You can waste lots of time that way.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
16 years ago
what antivirus program did you have on it before and how did you go about removing it prior to trying the install of the MSE? an incomplete removal is the usual cause for that kind of problem. If you did not use a dedicated removal tool for the specific AV program you had then you will need to do that.
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Bob_B
Original Author
16 years ago
ravencajun,
Please read another post on this page titled "How to remove Trend Micro". I responded to your earlier post in that, and have been hoping you would respond. Yes, I did use a tool but don't know if I got far enough. What to do now?
RB
owbist
16 years ago
Your other thread indicates you have nothing showing for Trend Micro when looking in the 'Program Files' using Windows Explorer. Is that right? If that is the case it would be very unlikely there are remnants running or causing issues.

Did you do as you suggested in your original post here and try to remove and re-install MS Essentials? What happened?
Bob_B
Original Author
16 years ago
owbist,

Correct, I have nothing showing in the files for Trends (at least insofar as I know how to access "all" the files).

No, I have not yet tried to remove and reinstall MSE. Can I remove MSE using "add/remove" or do I need some special tool?
RB
owbist
16 years ago
Well I would use the Add/Remove to get rid of it if it shows there. Then I would run Ccleaner (linked below) to get rid of any fragments left behind then try to install again. Use Ccleaner at the default settings, there is no need to alter any settings.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ccleaner, slim version
DA_Mccoy
16 years ago
Did you do a START>Search looking for orphan Trend files? I ask as AV applications tend to configure into other files/folders including the O/S when installed. Not just its program folder.

I don't think this is the cause of your problem though. I am thinking corrupt download.

Did you try an update in Safe Mode?

DA
Bob_B
Original Author
16 years ago
I did a run search using the words "trend micro" and got 13 files ranging from 1kb to 70 kb. I guess I can assume they are part of Trend Micro and nothing else (?). How do I remove them? (They are not on the add/remove list accessed via control panel.)

Update in a "safe mode". Can you explain what that means.
grandms
16 years ago
You can get rid of the "orphan" files that you found by simply right clicking and choosing "delete".

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