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in firefox, can't load latest virus definitions for microsoft security essentials

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chuckmse
chuckmse
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I have firefox, but am trouble updating the virus definitions for microsoft security essentials. it seems to get stuck and won't proceed.

I have firefox, but am trouble updating the virus definitions for microsoft security essentials. it seems to get stuck and won't proceed.

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philipp
philipp
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hi, the security essentials signature update are not handled through the browser but to the windows update mechanism built into the operating system. so this is a problem that won't be related to firefox and where we are unable to give advice. please get in contact with microsoft's support at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/troubleshoot-updates.aspx to get help about this instead. thank you for your understanding!

FredMcD
FredMcD
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The Windows Updater program uses Win IE to connect to Microsoft. Microsoft doesn't allow any other browser (as far as I know).