Windows 10: Cannot update Windows Defender

Discus and support Cannot update Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Split from this thread. i am unable to update my windows defender even though i have tried to several times and still keep getting a notification... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by mwenyachimpusa, Aug 20, 2018.

  1. Cannot update Windows Defender


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    i am unable to update my windows defender even though i have tried to several times and still keep getting a notification saying it needs to be updated. apparently there is some sort error that I'm very sure of how to remedy

    :)
     
    mwenyachimpusa, Aug 20, 2018
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  2. Windows update and windows defender issues

    We suggest you to avoid installing any cleaner or anti-virus software that may interrupt the function of Windows Defender. Make sure that Windows Defender is always on. To do this follow these steps:

    • On the Start menu, type Windows Defender and hit enter.
    • Click Settings.
    • Turn Real-time protection on.
    We also recommend you to install the latest update for Windows Defender.

    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, Aug 20, 2018
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    SEtting up automatic updates for windows defender on windows 8

    I have found this on the internet en have set up a task for automatic definitions update for Windows Defender but a window pops up when this starts to run.
    Is there a way to set this without any window popping up so that it just runs in the background?

    Now I'm using
    "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -SignatureUpdate -MMPC

    I'm currrently using it as described here:
    Let your Windows 8 Defender update itself automatically.
     
    P4-630, Aug 20, 2018
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  4. Cannot update Windows Defender

    Defender updates no longer shown

    Sorry but I just want to see Defender updates listed in my update history. Updates for office 2010 etc are shown so why not Windows Defender?
     
    ThomasLangford, Aug 20, 2018
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