Windows 10: How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version

Discus and support How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Yesterday, my PC received updates from MS. I'm curious if Defender was updated to an "improved" version. Here's some info about WD as it is now.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Mr Ed, Sep 21, 2017.

  1. MR ED
    Mr Ed Win User

    How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version


    Yesterday, my PC received updates from MS. I'm curious if Defender was updated to an "improved" version.
    Here's some info about WD as it is now. Thanks:

    antimalware client version: 4.11.15063.447
    Engine version: 1.1.14104.0

    My PC: Toshiba laptop, W10 Creator

    :)
     
    Mr Ed, Sep 21, 2017
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  2. WILLIAMPARMENTER
    WilliamParmenter Win User

    How can I tell if Defender is on?

    Original Title: Defender

    How can I tell if Defender is on? I see no icon as I did with Windows 7.
     
    WilliamParmenter, Sep 21, 2017
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  3. BRUCE HAGEN
    Bruce Hagen Win User
    Bruce Hagen, Sep 21, 2017
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  4. COUNTMIKE
    CountMike New Member

    How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version

    Looks like it's not latest version, here's mine after an update minutes ago:

    How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version [​IMG]
     
    CountMike, Sep 22, 2017
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  5. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User
    Have a look at this page.
     
    swarfega, Sep 22, 2017
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  6. HELMUT
    Helmut Win User
    No worries that is correct. Same on my Toshiba Laptop.
     
    Helmut, Sep 22, 2017
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  7. MR ED
    Mr Ed Win User
    Thanks for the replies. When I try to manually update WD, I get the following message:

    Protection definition update failed
    Error code:-2147023640
     
    Mr Ed, Sep 22, 2017
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  8. MR ED
    Mr Ed Win User

    How can I Tell if my Defender is Latest Version

    I guess I need to wait until my update comes through.
     
    Mr Ed, Apr 5, 2018
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