Windows 10: I am not able to update my windows defender in windows 8 also I am not able to update from...

Dear Tam,I am not able to udpate my windows and defender. I am using windows 8 and trying to activiate the defender and also tring to udpated windows but none of them workingi would apprecaite your kind support.RegardsDeepak sehrawat

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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:
https://forum.raymond.cc/threads/let-your-windows-8-defender-update-itself-automatically.34359/

 

Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

"Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."

It was a helpful post. Thanks!

 

not able to update windows defender

Sounds like you possibly have another security program installed or there may be
remnants of such a program you previously used that are still on the computer and are interfering with Windows Defender.



https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17187/windows-10-protect-your-pc



If you wish to use WD on Win 8.1/10 you should ensure that any third party antimalware program (AVG, McAfee, Norton, Trend-Micro, etc) that may be on the computer (or was previously on the computer) has been uninstalled and that
no remnants remain. It is recommended that you also run the appropriate software removal tool for the third party program(s) and then reboot the computer. See List of
anti-malware product removal tools



If you cannot resolve the issue recommend you try the steps in Problems
starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

See http://www.howtogeek.com/220232/how-to-use-the-built-in-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-10/
Good article but ignore the ads!

Tutorial: Using Windows Defender - Update Definitions and Scan for Viruses

And see Configure Windows Defender in Windows
8, 8.1 and 10

If you can't get this problem "fixed" suggest you post back in this thread and provide additional information.



Regards...