Problem updating MS Security Essentials 1.85.1836.0

My SP Securtiy Essentials wants me to update, it's yucky amber color and the exclamation point, but every time that I made it will be little 'search' process, stop after getting 25% (or 1 sec) and then go back to the "update" screen telling me my definitions is obsolete.

Currently I use XP pro SP3, automatic updates, and I don't know what version or the definitions that I currently have.  I hope I posted all the information needed to help me, thank you very much.

I also suggest check your date and time system and make sure it is correct.

Try to uninstall and reinstall MSE.

Make sure you have deleted an extract Anti-Virus(if any).

If the problem persists contact technical support:

https://support.microsoftsecurityessentials.com/

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