Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

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re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

yida — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:01:12 GMT

not a good program. It does not detect suspicious cookies and ask me to delete it... :(

The tray icon does not display, makes me wonder if it is running...

Fixed: No Updates Requires and 0x8024402c

Todd — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:54:30 GMT

I was experiencing the following errors:
- Attempted to update signature files, got "no updates required" message
- Tried to update and now get, "Windows Defender was unable to complete the update: 0x8024402c"

What I did to resolve the problem:
1. Removed Windows Defender
2. Re-downloaded and installed Windows Defender
3. Followed instructions in KB915087
4. Since my company is running an internal WSUS server, I updated our WSUS update options to include Windows Defender.
5. Back at my PC, Clicked on "Check for Updates" in Windows Defender.

My signature files were updated from our internal WSUS server and Windows Defender seems to be working normally!

Cheers!

-Todd

re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

Peter — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 02:02:58 GMT

I have to agree with everyone that the tray icon can simply be an option in the program for those who want to use it. they also need to work on the
automatic scanning, it does not work. beta 1 worked very nicely on the automatic scanning..come on microsoft you can do better.

re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

Pete — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:45:53 GMT

The idea of integrating it with the already existing Security Center interface is excellent. Giving the option to have it appear in the system tray seems to be a good idea as most of the comments here support that.

WD warned me about an exploit when I was viewing a page in IE a few days ago. Much nicer to have it appear right smack in the middle of the screen where it instantly draws attention. If I remember though, it gave me the option to block or ignore the warning but didn't give a recommended action.

Tray Icon

Sal Castiglione — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:34:54 GMT

Please give an easier way to disable real-time protection & remove Windows Defender from memory, via a tray icon or other method - other than end-tasking all the processes, stopping the service, and/or going into the config and disabling real-time scanning..

re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

Khayman — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:01:41 GMT

If you are going to cull down the system tray to only those items requiring attention (an idea that is both sound and noble) I have a suggestion.

A new app with an icon that is always in the tray, pinned to the right side, just to the left of the time. The app would be to view all icons for apps that developers wish to create icons for. There would be lots of room in this context for extra buttons that take the user to properties, start up options, etc.

Unlike the task manager it would be great if this app could be kept open and behind other windows.

re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

Greg A — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:30:44 GMT

I don't have any problems with the system icon not being displayed. Historically for products I deploy (a larger enterprise company), I try to hide/remove the icon whenever possible. Having it only appear when there is an issue is a good idea, though I'd prefer that the 'mouse over' for the icon would give a 'Fisher Price' reason for why it is up, so that problem can be described without too much interaction with the system (using the KISS method).

re: Windows Defender Beta 2: Update

Darren — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:13:02 GMT

I agree with Karl about the tray icon option idea, also what happend to the tracks eraser? I found that real useful for clearing my internet history & generally cleaning up other areas of my pc. It would be good as well, if we could be able to display the status of defender in the sp2 security center, so that i didn't have to open seperate apps to check my settings.