Windows 10: Windows Defender definitions

Hello:

I have windows defender in my Win. Vista premium 32 bit and when I try get the latest virus definitions, the option is turned off in Defender. Is this normal or is something wrong with Win. Defender which means I might have to import another anti-virus app.?

thank you

jim

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Windows Defender Definition Updates.

Thank you Elba for the prompt reply. However, there is a problem: In "Control Panel" under the "Programs and Features" page > "View Installed Updates" the " Windows Defender Definition Updates" are NOT listed. Consequently, I cannot delete/uninstall them.
The same thing happens when I use "Settings" >" Updates & Security" > "View Update History". Here the Definition Updates are all listed but I can't uninstall them either. Any other suggestions?

Thanks again, Fred

 

windows defender detected error0X8050800c

Hello,



This error indicates that there might be a problem with your security product. We suggest that you follow these steps to update the definitions on your Windows Defender:

• Update the definitions. Either click the Update definitions button on the Update tab in Windows Defender, or download the latest definitions from the Microsoft
  Malware Protection Center.
• Run a full scan.
• Restart the device and try again.

If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reply on this post.

 

Statistics on the Windows Defender definition list.

Hi, just curious, how large is the Windows Defender definition list?

How many entries of viruses & malwares are there in the definition list?

How many are added to the definition list each day?