"the older version of windows defender cannot be removed"

From: tlvince@xxxxxxxxx
Date: 27 Apr 2006 02:42:27 -0700

After downloading the newest windows defender and trying to install it,
I get this error:

"the older version of windows defender cannot be removed"

The older version I had on there has now uninstalled itself but theres
an empty folder in Control Panel where system explorers used to be.
When I click on the folder (it has no name) it says its invalid.

So 1. how can I install the new windows defender
2. How do I get rid of the invalid folder in control panel.

Thanks

I've tried using the Microsoft Cleanup Utility, it doesnt come up on
the list

.

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