Security Center Reporting No Antu-Virus Software

"Charlie42" <Charlie42.RemoveThis@spam.me.not> wrote:

>> I've got the same problem as Rosie, but your solution didn't
>> work for me
>
> Did you try to force a rebuild, rebooting afterwards?
>
> If it does not work, I would suggest uninstalling McAfee, force
> the rebuild, then reinstall the anti-virus.

....and use McAfee's removal tool for the job. You should run it twice,
rebooting afterwards each time, in order to get completely rid of McAfee.

Charlie42

The method 1 says the repository is consistent.

It says "Access denied" when i tried Method 2.

I have almost the same problem. Vista Security Center would not recognize
McAfee Anti-Virus and McAfee Firewall after each reboot.

Thanks,

Xiaobin

"Charlie42" wrote:

> "JamesJ" <jjy.DeleteThis@darwin_roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
> >I just installed and-virus and firewall software but Vista Security Center
> > reports no anti-virus software installed. The anti-virus software reports
> > all is well.
>
> There are two general approaches that may fix your problem. All of the
> commands are typed in manually at a command prompt (Accessories menu). Run
> as administrator.
>
> Method 1:
> winmgmt /verifyrepository
>
> If WMI repository is reported to be inconcistent, run this command:
> winmgmt /salvagerepository
>
> Method 2 (force repository rebuild):
> net stop winmgmt /y
> cd %windir%\system32\wbem\
> ren repository repository.old
>
> Then restart
>
> > Also before installing this I turned off Windows Firewall but still
> > noticed
> > that Vista is reporting Windows Defender running and active.
> > I thought Defender is the firewall. I must be mistaken.
>
> Windows Defender is Vista's anti-spyware program, not a firewall. Keep it
> running, unless you experience any conflicts with your security suite (not
> likely).
>
> Charlie42
>

Xiaobin wrote:

> The method 1 says the repository is consistent.
>
> It says "Access denied" when i tried Method 2.
>
> I have almost the same problem. Vista Security Center would not recognize
> McAfee Anti-Virus and McAfee Firewall after each reboot.

You need to run cmd elevated. Start Orb>Search box>type: cmd
When cmd appears in the Results above, right-click it and choose "Run as
administrator". Provide authentication as required. At the command prompt,
type:

net stop winmgmt [enter]
cd /d %windir%\system32\wbem [enter]
ren repository repository.old [enter]
net start winmgmt [enter]

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

I did right click and ran it as Administrator. I actually talked to a McAfee
support who gave me exactly the same commands you gave in your email. Upon
encountering the "Access Denied" message, he advised me to contact Microsoft
and see how i can rename that folder. That is why I turned to this forum for
help.

Thanks,

Xiaobin

"Malke" wrote:

> Xiaobin wrote:
>
> > The method 1 says the repository is consistent.
> >
> > It says "Access denied" when i tried Method 2.
> >
> > I have almost the same problem. Vista Security Center would not recognize
> > McAfee Anti-Virus and McAfee Firewall after each reboot.
>
> You need to run cmd elevated. Start Orb>Search box>type: cmd
> When cmd appears in the Results above, right-click it and choose "Run as
> administrator". Provide authentication as required. At the command prompt,
> type:
>
> net stop winmgmt [enter]
> cd /d %windir%\system32\wbem [enter]
> ren repository repository.old [enter]
> net start winmgmt [enter]
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>

Xiaobin wrote:

> I did right click and ran it as Administrator. I actually talked to a
> McAfee support who gave me exactly the same commands you gave in your
> email. Upon encountering the "Access Denied" message, he advised me to
> contact Microsoft and see how i can rename that folder. That is why I
> turned to this forum for help.

I would uninstall McAfee and use something better. I recommend NOD32,
Kaspersky, or even Avast if you want a free antivirus. McAfee is garbage
and has had issues with Vista from Vista's beginning. If you insist on
using McAfee, uninstall it, then run McAfee's cleanup program, and then try
installing it again.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

I actually already uninstalled/reinstalled McAfee at least 3 times with their
McAfee Removal Tool for cleanup. But it did not help. I am running out of
patience with McAfee and I may just get something else.

Thanks.

Xiaobin

"Malke" wrote:

> Xiaobin wrote:
>
> > I did right click and ran it as Administrator. I actually talked to a
> > McAfee support who gave me exactly the same commands you gave in your
> > email. Upon encountering the "Access Denied" message, he advised me to
> > contact Microsoft and see how i can rename that folder. That is why I
> > turned to this forum for help.
>
> I would uninstall McAfee and use something better. I recommend NOD32,
> Kaspersky, or even Avast if you want a free antivirus. McAfee is garbage
> and has had issues with Vista from Vista's beginning. If you insist on
> using McAfee, uninstall it, then run McAfee's cleanup program, and then try
> installing it again.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>