Are you getting an error message when you boot your computer about Windows Defender not starting?
Windows Defender is an anti-spyware program. Drew laptops and desktop do not have this installed by default, as we use Spybot Search and Destroy, and AdAware. However, some people may have downloaded this program based on prompts from Microsoft. ( Note: Desktops and laptops installed or re-imaged in 2007 and later *do* have Windows Defender installed. However, this technology tip does not apply to those computers. )
Windows Defender Beta expired on December 31, 2006. You'll need to either uninstall Windows Defender, or install the updated version.
To uninstall Windows Defender:
- Click on Start-->Control Panel.
- Open Add and Remove Programs.
- Scroll to Windows Defender. Select Windows Defender.
- Click the Remove button.
To install the updated version (optional - you already have anti-spyware on your computer):
- Visit http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
- Choose Windows Defender.
