Windows 10: Scheduling Windows Defender updates with task scheduler not working.

I've followed instructions for setting up Windows Defender updates with task scheduler but it's not working. Windows defender opens up at the scheduled times but just does nothing. Guides I followed:

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/update...dates-disabled
Manage data usage and Windows updates in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

Has anyone got this working for them? I've set my ethernet connection to metered in the registry.

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Manage internet data usage and Windows updates in Windows 10

Hi Tryx3,

I've followed your instructions for setting Windows Defender as a scheduled task with task scheduler. I've set it to perform the task every 1 hour of the day. When the scheduled time is triggered Windows Defender opens but it doesn't update the definitions.

Why can Windows Defender not update without doing a quick scan? I didn't set the -UpdateandQuickScan -hide Argument so maybe that's why it's not working?

I'm using a metered ethernet connection using the registry modification.

 

Scheduled scans by Windows Defender not recognized by Windows Defender

I have a scheduled scan by windows defender in my task scheduler. When I review the task in the task scheduler window, it shows that the task complete successfully two days ago, however when I open Windows Defender it says that I am overdue for a scan.

It appears that the Windows Defender program does not recognize the automatically scheduled scan.

 

Working on that over here. Might want to read/subscribe to this thread:
Defender not Running Regular Scan - Windows 10 Forums
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