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Discus and support Can not clear windows update history, normal methods do not work it returns as if never... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; After clearing the SoftwareDistribution file of all items and restarting all the same updates are back. Also Windows Defender is updating daily even... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jim 3917, Nov 21, 2023.

  1. JIM 3917
    Jim 3917 Win User

    Can not clear windows update history, normal methods do not work it returns as if never...


    After clearing the SoftwareDistribution file of all items and restarting all the same updates are back. Also Windows Defender is updating daily even with Depender stopped, 48 updates Security Intelligence Update for Microsoft Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 Version 1.401.908.0 - Current Channel Broad only the version is changing. This problem just started.

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    Jim 3917, Nov 21, 2023
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  2. ZEHLEWI
    Zehlewi Win User

    Clearing Windows Defender history

    Hey, what you need to do is so simple, just follow the steps below exactly in order:
    1. Turn OFF Real-time Protection
    2. Turn OFF Cloud-delivered Protection
    3. Go to this folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service
    4. Delete the contents in the folder
    5. Turn ON Real-time Protection
    6. Turn ON Cloud-delivered Protection
    That's it... Now check protection History, it's empty.
    Done!
     
    Zehlewi, Nov 21, 2023
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  3. GREYTHORNE II
    Greythorne II Win User
    Clearing Windows Defender history

    It appears I might have discovered a little "chink in the armour" as this method doesn't seem to work IF you have any detections listed in the protection history from the controlled folder access feature... if enabled.
     
    Greythorne II, Nov 21, 2023
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  4. VICF1
    vicf1 Win User

    Can not clear windows update history, normal methods do not work it returns as if never...

    Clear Windows Security Center (Defender) Protection History

    Did not work for me. After going through all steps I still have protection history full
     
    vicf1, Nov 21, 2023
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