Vista - Error Code: 80072 (cannot install Windows updates or Defender)

I have Vista Home Premium version 6.0 (build 6002 SP2)

Avast antivirus free version running. No anti-malware running. No 3rd party firewall

I got the bill113.exe virus/Trojan horse which has not been detected by the AVG Antivirus that I was running. I think I removed the bill113, and I delete AVG, downloaded Avast, ran so deleted spybot Search and Destroy. Since then-, I am getting error 80072 0n updated.

You can sugest a fix/reset?

Thank you very much

If the computer is already infected, no anti-virus/anti-spyware application installed or working properly.

You have a lot more work to do.

NB: If you had no installed anti-virus application or subscription has expired * when the machine was first infected * and/or your subscription has expired since and/or the machine is not kept fully corrected in Windows Update, don't waste your time with any of the following: Format & reinstall Windows.  A repair install won't help!

Microsoft PCSafety provides users at home (only) with free assistance in dealing with infections by malicious software such as viruses, adware and spyware (including unwanted software).
https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?&PRID=7552&St=1

Also available via the homepage of Support of consumer safety: https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

Otherwise...

1. see if you can download/run the MSRT tool manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not analysis FAST!  You may need to download the MSRT on an uninfected machine and then transfer the MRT. EXE to the infected machine and rename it to SCAN. EXE before running it.

2A. WinXP-online Windows Live Safety Center scanner 'Protection' (only!) in Mode safe mode with networking, if necessary:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

2B. Vista or Win7-online this scanner instead: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm

3. now post the logs required in a forum appropriate for support by an expert in the field. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!

I can recommend the assistance of experts available in these forums: http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0, http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5, http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.phpand http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30

If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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