Windows 10: Defender - UPDATE DEFINITIONS

Discus and support Defender - UPDATE DEFINITIONS in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; For well over a year now, Defender has not auto-updated Definitions. I must manually select Update Definitions. Can someone tell me how to fix this?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Brittster, Mar 4, 2021.

  1. Brittster Win User

    Defender - UPDATE DEFINITIONS


    For well over a year now, Defender has not auto-updated Definitions. I must manually select Update Definitions.


    Can someone tell me how to fix this?


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    Brittster, Mar 4, 2021
    #1
  2. FredWall Win User

    Windows Defender Definition Updates.

    Thank you Elba for the prompt reply. However, there is a problem: In "Control Panel" under the "Programs and Features" page > "View Installed Updates" the " Windows Defender Definition Updates" are NOT listed. Consequently, I cannot delete/uninstall them.
    The same thing happens when I use "Settings" >" Updates & Security" > "View Update History". Here the Definition Updates are all listed but I can't uninstall them either. Any other suggestions?

    Thanks again, Fred
     
    FredWall, Mar 4, 2021
    #2
  3. Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.225.3124.0) - Error 0x80070643

    Hello,

    With the issue description, I understand that you are getting the error code for Windows Defender Error 0x80070643. I will certainly help you.

    KB2267602 is the latest Definition update for Windows Defender. I would suggest you to follow the suggestion as a workaround given by
    johnhawk88 replied on 24, 2015 and check if it helps.

    Definition Update for Windows Defender - Error 0x80070643

    If issue persists you may try the steps given below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Windows Update troubleshooter.

    Run the Windows Update troubleshooter to try and fix the issue. Refer to the link to run the troubleshooter:

    I request you to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter and check it helps.

    • I search bar Type Troubleshooter and click on
      Troubleshooting;
    • Click on the Find and Fix problems tile and then click on the
      view all button the left pane.
    • Click on the Windows update
      troubleshooter
      and run it.


    Method 2: Reset Windows Update components
    and test the issue.


    I suggest you to reset Windows Updates Components. Resetting Windows Update Components and the Windows Update files helps to fix Windows Update errors.

    Windows Update - Additional resources - Windows Deployment

    Disclaimer: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow
    these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

    Backup the registry:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/en-us

    Note: To reset the computer to normal mode after troubleshooting, please refer to “How to reset the computer to start as usual”
    from the above article.



    If the issue persists, I would suggest you to manually download the latest definition updates for Windows Defender.



    How to manually download the latest definition updates for Windows Defender

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923159

    Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kumar Ravi, Mar 4, 2021
    #3
  4. Defender - UPDATE DEFINITIONS

    Defender updates no longer shown

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below:

    • Type defender in the search box.
    • Click on update.
    • Check for the date on which defender is being updated.
    • If the recent date is mentioned then it will not show in the Automatic Updates.
    • Also click on update definition and check if any update is pending.
    Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Amrita Bhattacharjee, Mar 4, 2021
    #4
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