MSE not performing as expected

OK !

So the virus update definition update worked from Windows Update today.
At least that tells us WU is working OK.
I wondered if something with WU broke with the last patch Tuesday updates for you.

I can't explain and have no idea why the scan starting work again after using WU today.

You should NOT have to use WU to update the Virus definitions to get the scan to work as scheduled.

I don't use WU for definition updates, i set up a scheduled task to run every 4 hours to check for and install new definitions.
I can help you set that up if you're interested.

But, it doesn't explain the Scan "issue", and i've never seen a problem using the built in MSE Scan scheduler.

Maybe someone else can jump in and help!

Re-reading what i just said, maybe it would be easier to un-install/re-install MSE to try and resolve this ???

Thanks,
David

Hmmm - ' tis a conundrum - I kind of thought of re-installing as well but I see a dissenting opinion re this from Karl. I also thought perhaps the security updates from last week might be playing a part in all of this - does anyone else have these mse update probs since the security updates?? I think I will go ahead and re-install and see if that doesn't cure it. If that fails, I will go to plan B whatever that is. I will do reinstall tomorrow -if everything is not working fine by then. Thanks again for all help and comments. Patricia

Thanks Karl,
That looks nice - i deleted my post as that looks much better !

Well today the update downloaded automatically but the automatic scan did not run. I will just do a manual scan and keep my eye on the update dates to make sure that is happening. When I have some time, I may try the techie solution as mentioned in Karl's post. Thanks again.