Trouble Updating MS Security Essentials 1.85.1836.0
My MS Securtiy Essentials wants me to up date it, it's the icky amber color and exclamation point, but every time I do it will do it's little 'searching' process, stop after getting 25% (which is 1 sec) and then returns to the 'update' screen telling me my definitions are out of date. currently I'm using XP pro SP3, automatic updates on, and I can't figure out what version or definitions I currently have. Hopefully I've posted all the info necessary to help me, thanks a lot.1 person got this answerI do too
July 10th, 2010 8:02pm

Update, I manually downloaded the Update at (this is the direct download link)http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=87342 I ran it according to this http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971606 and when I try to update my Microsoft Security Essentials to verify the update installed, it searches and gives an error message as follows:"virus & spyware definitions update failedMicrosoft Security Essentials wasn't able to check for virus & spyware definition updates.Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and try again.Click 'Help" for more information about this probrlem.Error code: 0x80072f8fError Description: Microsoft Security Essentials couldn't install the definition updates. Please try again later."
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July 11th, 2010 3:05am

You should try to post this question on this site:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/mseupdate/threads?filter=alltypesYou'd have a LOT more lick there.Young and learning...Have mercy - ChaosIf this post resolves your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" buttons. This helps other users with similar problems find the answer faster.
July 11th, 2010 4:03am

I suggest also check your system date and time and make sure it is correct.Try to uninstall and reinstall MSE.Make sure you have removed preview Anti-Virus(if any).If problem NOT solved contact support:https://support.microsoftsecurityessentials.com/
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July 11th, 2010 9:44am

I suggest also check your system date and time and make sure it is correct.This was the problem!!!Such a silly mistake, and I know when it happened too. THANKS FOR SOLVING MY DUMB MISTAKE!!!
July 13th, 2010 12:31am

Welcome, no worry these are mistakes that we learn new things.
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July 13th, 2010 3:18pm

I have the same problem
July 20th, 2010 2:50pm

Follow my steps , if not resolved contact support.
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July 21st, 2010 5:05pm

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