Windows 10: Definition updates for Windows Defender no longer show up on history?

Not sure if it's just me, but for some reason, since the Jan 12 patch Tuesday, I no longer see definition updates for Windows Defender on Windows Update's "View your update history" page.


Anyone else noticing this? I, for one, am happy about this change, since those "Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602" were clogging up the update history page.

:)

 

KB2267602 (Definition 1.203.2139.0)

Window 10.

Windows Defender PC Status screen shows protection "Up to date" with virus definitions 1.203.2139.0 dated 14/8/2015. However, latest 2 entries in Windows Update History screen read "Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.203.2139.0)
Failed to install on 14/8/2015."

Which am I meant to believe?

 

Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.213.3995.0) - Error 0x80070643

*Original Title: Windows Defender Update

Why do I keep getting this update when Windows Defender Is shut off

Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.213.3995.0) - Error 0x80070643

I have a third party anti-virus program. Why do I even get an update? How do I stop this update from showing up?

Thanks for any help.

 

They no longer are listed under View your update history page.
All installed WD definitions go directly to Windows Defender.
If you open WD and click Update tab at the top, you'll see the latest definition listed as well as the date and time installed.

 

Oh okay, so I guess it isn't just me.

But is there a reason they changed this?

Also, am I right in thinking this was only changed recently? I remember quite well seeing Windows Defender updates on Windows Update history list. I am starting to think this was changed on Jan 12 patch Tuesday.

 

Yes, it used to be listed under View update history.
Then MS changed that,
Did not keep tap on when it was changed.

 

Ok, good to know. I think I will resume using Defender now. COMODO is getting too heavy!

 

Since Win 8, I have been using WD as my Real Time Protection and Malwarebytes (free edition) as my On-Demand Protection.
I run Malwarebytes regularly, say once a week, to make sure clean bill of health.
I never have security issue since. That's a little less than 3 years ago.

Anyway, before this thread has gone off topic, and it is extremely easy to happen in Tenforums.com, please mark this thread as Solved.
Thank you.

 

They are still showing up for me on my 'View your update history' page. Latest one was this morning.

I'm using Windows 10 Home Build 10240.

 

You Win 10 version is outdated.
The current Win 10 RTM version is 10586.
The current Insider Preview version is 11099.

 

How do I upgrade to current version? I am a complete newb when it comes to doing things like this.
I did the free upgrade from 8.1 to 10 back in July 2015 and been with this one since. Didn't think I could do any upgrades unless I signed up for the Insider Preview or RTM which I didn't do or even aware I could sign up for because I only did the free 8.1 to 10 upgrade.

 

As far as I can understand from what you wrote...................
You are NOT on Insider Preview program
You are on Windows 10 RTM version 10240.
BUT, I don't understand why you did not get upgraded 10586 by Windows Update.

Just to make sure, please do this.......
Right click at the Start button > click Run > in the box, type winver > click OK.

The next windows will tell you what Windows 10 you have.
If you can post a screenshot of that, please do.
If you cannot, please describe what you see.

 

The "About Windows" states I have:

Microsoft Windows
Version 10.0 (Build 10240)
Windows 10 Home operating system

I was unable to get a screenshot of it.

 

OK. Thank you.
I am still perplexed why you don't get updated to new10586 version.
Did you do a registry tweak and stop Windows Update ?

If you want to install version 10586, use this method...........................

Use one of the 2 links below to download the iso file, then use it to do an in-place upgrade install.

Media Creation Tool (MCT)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

Tech Bench
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...load/techbench


Using MCT as example................
Download the Tool and run it.
Then select Create installation media for another PC
That will begin downloading the ISO file to your computer.
When download is completed, RIGHT click at the ISO > click Mount > click Setup.exe.
That will begin installing Windows 10.
You have the choice of keeping settings, files and apps, or keeping nothing.
No product key is required.
Activation will be automatic.

 

Thanks for the info on downloading the MCT and its instructions. No changes to registry and did not stop Windows update.

Downloading the ISO now but the blue progress box has now disappeared so I'm unable to see the progress of the download. My modem IS blinking like crazy as if I'm downloading something. (hopefully the continuing ISO download.) I guess it's going to take awhile for I only have a 1.5 Mbps internet speed. Thanks for your help with updating my Windows 10.

I'm just curious. What part of Canada do you live in? I frequently visit the Lake Ontario region between Hamilton and Gananoque/Kingston.