Windows 10: Windows 10 1/14/2020 Update Question

Hello all, I'm updating ASAP because of the whole exploit thing.


My question is,

How many update programs came with today's patch? I'm checking here so I make sure none of the malicious programs disguised as updates got onto my PC.


Checking my update history,

I had one update installed on 1/14/2020 before I hit the "check for new updates"


Security Intelligence Update for Windows Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 Version 1.307.2347.0


When I clicked check for new updates 1/15/2020, I got 4 update programs to install.


Security Intelligence Update for Windows Defender Antivirus - KB2267602 Version 1.307.2384.0


2020-01 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64 KB4532938


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - January 2020 KB890830


2020-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems KB4528760


Are all of these programs correct for the 1/14/2020 update, or are any of them malicious software that has been disguised? Thank you!

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Windows 7 updates after 1/14/2020

I understand MS will end support including updates for Windows 7 after 1/14/2020. Will I still have access to existing updates after 1/14/2020? I am unable to buy a new computer at this time. I would like to reboot my software and start fresh because my
computer has so much stuff on it that it runs very slow. I don't think it can handle Windows 10. Trying to buy some time. If I reboot my Windows 7 software next week or next month, will I be able to download existing updates or will they not be available?
I hope this question makes sense. Thanks for your time.

 

Windows 8 and updates after January 14, 2020

Can I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8 instead of Windows 10? And if so, will I still be able to get Windows updates and technical support for Windows 8 after January 14, 2020?

 

End of Support for Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows 7: January 14, 2020

Will Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) continue to protect my computer after the end of support?

No, your Windows 7 computer is not protected by MSE after January 14, 2020. MSE is unique to Windows 7 and follows the same lifecycle dates for support. Learn
more about MSE.

Source:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4527878/faq-about-extended-security-updates-for-windows-7


Also:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4057281/windows-7-support-will-end-on-january-14-2020

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EDIT: Both above articles got updated. Article 4527878 on Dec 18, 2019, Article 4057281 on Dec 16, 2019:

" Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) will continue to receive signature updates after January 14, 2020. However, the MSE platform will no longer be updated.
"

Also see:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Windows-AMA/Microsoft-Security-Essentials-availability-after-Win7-EOL/m-p/1070283

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