Windows Defender, Vista and the 0x80240029 Error

Another possible solution.
If you have other browser set as default, ie.firefox or opera.
Try to set the default browser back to IE7 and run WD update or WU.

This possible solution is courtesy of Mr. Alvin from Singapore.

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MST2-THAI


"C Harmon" wrote:

> Hello -
> I am running an HP, OEM version of Vista Home Premium. As I have
> discovered, Windows Defender is an integrated part of the OS, and my copy of
> Vista has been activated and registered.
> About three days ago, I noticed a little yellow "!" on the Defender icon and
> the following error:
> Error found: Code 0x80240029
> I have spoken to HP about this and they seem flummoxed. I have tried
> several of the suggestions in the forums but have yet to eliminate the
> problem. Is there anything anyone can suggest? Thanks in advance and good
> luck.
>

As far as I can see, the command promt "sfc /scannow" for cheking the
systemfiles, do not not work i VIsta, it's an XP command. If anyone know what
the similar command is in Vista, it would be nice to know
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Traxa


"Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks" wrote:

> Try this...
> Run command prompt as administrator
> At the command prompt type: SFC /SCANNOW
> (notice the space before the slash)
>
>
>
> C Harmon wrote:
> > Hello -
> > I am running an HP, OEM version of Vista Home Premium. As I have
> > discovered, Windows Defender is an integrated part of the OS, and my copy of
> > Vista has been activated and registered.
> > About three days ago, I noticed a little yellow "!" on the Defender icon and
> > the following error:
> > Error found: Code 0x80240029
> > I have spoken to HP about this and they seem flummoxed. I have tried
> > several of the suggestions in the forums but have yet to eliminate the
> > problem. Is there anything anyone can suggest? Thanks in advance and good
> > luck.
> >
> >
>

I have the same problem did you figure out a was to fix it

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liz


"C Harmon" wrote:

> Hello -
> I am running an HP, OEM version of Vista Home Premium. As I have
> discovered, Windows Defender is an integrated part of the OS, and my copy of
> Vista has been activated and registered.
> About three days ago, I noticed a little yellow "!" on the Defender icon and
> the following error:
> Error found: Code 0x80240029
> I have spoken to HP about this and they seem flummoxed. I have tried
> several of the suggestions in the forums but have yet to eliminate the
> problem. Is there anything anyone can suggest? Thanks in advance and good
> luck.
>

Dear Mr Harmon.i have the same problem as you my windows defender says its
out of date ,Error Found ox80240029,if you find out how to fix it please let
me know ,my email is cuchulainncelt1@yahoo.com.sg thanks for reading
this Anthony Brennan .btw my vista is 5 weeks old.

"C Harmon" wrote:

> Hello -
> I am running an HP, OEM version of Vista Home Premium. As I have
> discovered, Windows Defender is an integrated part of the OS, and my copy of
> Vista has been activated and registered.
> About three days ago, I noticed a little yellow "!" on the Defender icon and
> the following error:
> Error found: Code 0x80240029
> I have spoken to HP about this and they seem flummoxed. I have tried
> several of the suggestions in the forums but have yet to eliminate the
> problem. Is there anything anyone can suggest? Thanks in advance and good
> luck.
>