Windows 10: Can't install Defender definition updates...

Discus and support Can't install Defender definition updates... in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello folks, As from this morning it seems again something wrong with Windows Updates, particularly with the definition updates. Have already many... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Ivan Petrov, May 4, 2021.

  1. IVAN PETROV
    Ivan Petrov Win User

    Can't install Defender definition updates...


    Hello folks, As from this morning it seems again something wrong with Windows Updates, particularly with the definition updates. Have already many attepts but seems it doesn't work - error and finally not installing. What is going on here, I have never seen my system not to be able to update its own Defender definitions. Any advices will be appreciated.

    :)
     
    Ivan Petrov, May 4, 2021
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  2. FREDWALL
    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, May 4, 2021
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  3. MIMIDEE
    MimiDee Win User
    Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.239.1678.0)

    I have tried several times to install the Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.239.1678.0) and it will not update. Suggestions? Anyone else having the same issue?
     
    MimiDee, May 4, 2021
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  4. ANDRE FOR DIRECTLY
    Andre for Directly Win User

    Can't install Defender definition updates...

    Windows Defender Definition Updates.

    You should not uninstall Windows Defender Definition updates, they are installed to protect your computer from malicious threats. Please leave them alone.

    You update history will list previous definitions and updates that were installed, thats normal.
     
    Andre for Directly, May 4, 2021
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