Windows 10: Windows Defender updates- Told that I'm up-to-date, but when I click that Check for...

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This is a summary of the cumulative updates released on January 12th for all the supported consumer releases of Windows 10.

1. Windows 10 version 2004 and version 20H2 - KB4598242, Build 19041.746 and 19042.746
2. Windows 10 versions 1909 - KB4598229, Build 18363.1316

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Wow. Thanks for that, but I'm annoyed with a thing in Windows Update. This issue is not related to Cumulative Updates, but it is related to Updates.


I had turned on the Active Hours feature in Update & Security. But I always have to click Check for Updates once every day so that Windows can install the Defender Updates, like the Security Intelligence Updates. It can't install it automatically. What can I do? I had update install errors many months ago and solved it using the built-in wsreset.exe app. But now, it's the problem of Defender updates. It scans automatically and tells me that I'm up-to-date, but when I click that Check for Updates, it shows Updates available.

:)

 

Defender updates no longer shown

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the steps below:

• Type defender in the search box.
• Click on update.
• Check for the date on which defender is being updated.
• If the recent date is mentioned then it will not show in the Automatic Updates.
• Also click on update definition and check if any update is pending.

Please get back to us with updated status. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

Defender updates no longer shown

Sorry but I just want to see Defender updates listed in my update history. Updates for office 2010 etc are shown so why not Windows Defender?

 

Windows Defender unable to download updates

Hello Daniels,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft community and welcome to the Windows 10 family.

To be able to assist you better, I would like to know a few more details on the below questions.

1. Is the status of the Windows Defender active?

2. Did you check if there was any recent update already installed for Windows Defender?

Now, refer to the below suggested steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

A. Check whether the Windows date and Time set to Automatic and synced.

B. Disconnect all the peripheral devices except for the mouse and keyboard.

C. Update all your computer's drivers from manufacturer’s website.

D. Follow these steps to run the Windows inbuilt troubleshooter:

• Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.

• Click on Troubleshooting tab.
  

• Click on view all option on the upper left corner.
  

• Select the Windows Update option from the list.
  

• Click Next to run theTroubleshooter.

E. Try to use the Windows Update troubleshooter and see if it helps.

Link Windows Update: FAQ

(Also applies to Windows 10)

Write to us with the updated information. If you need further assistance, we would be happy to help you.

Thank You.