Windows 10: Defender will not update

Discus and support Defender will not update in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Morning, My 2 year old laptop with Windows 10 keeps displaying "settings not up to date". When I go to the security page the update has a yellow... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Generally Aware, Jan 6, 2020.

  1. Defender will not update


    Morning,
    My 2 year old laptop with Windows 10 keeps displaying "settings not up to date". When I go to the security page the update has a yellow caution check mark, but when I click on update it just keeps running forever displaying "checking for updates".Any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    Generally Aware, Jan 6, 2020
    #1

  2. 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, Jan 6, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Jan 6, 2020
    #3
  4. Defender will not update

    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, Jan 6, 2020
    #4
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