Windows 10: Windows Defender won't restart, Definition Updates taking up too much hard drive space

Discus and support Windows Defender won't restart, Definition Updates taking up too much hard drive space in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi there,I'm running Windows 11 x64 Home Edition and noticed that this folder is taking up an unprecedented amount of space on my main drive. I've... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by The Grey Rises, Dec 21, 2021.

  1. THE GREY RISES
    The Grey Rises Win User

    Windows Defender won't restart, Definition Updates taking up too much hard drive space


    Hi there,I'm running Windows 11 x64 Home Edition and noticed that this folder is taking up an unprecedented amount of space on my main drive. I've tried Disc Cleaner and CCleaner but neither were able to remove these files. On a similar note, Windows Defender is off and will not restart. Restart attempts result in an "unexpected error". Any advice?Thank you!-Brett

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    The Grey Rises, Dec 21, 2021
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  2. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Dec 22, 2021
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  3. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User
    Windows is taking up too much hard drive space.

    Hi Trisha,

    Windows might have been accumulated large drive space due to installed apps, temporary files, or etc. For us to identify which item mostly accumulates your drive space, we suggest that you check it here:

    • Click on Start.
    • Type Storage, and then press Enter.
    • Under Local Storage, click on This
      PC (CWindows Defender won't restart, Definition Updates taking up too much hard drive space :).
    • On this window, you will see which item mot accumulate your drive space.

    We also recommend that you follow the steps given on this article on how to
    free up drive space in Windows 10    . Click on every drop down to view the steps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Janeane Cru, Dec 22, 2021
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  4. BIG10
    big10 Win User

    Windows Defender won't restart, Definition Updates taking up too much hard drive space

    Windows Defender Definition Update


    I have disabled Windows Defender in Windows 10, but the Windows Defender Definition Updates are still being downloaded and installed, these updates are wasting my hard disk space.

    Are there ways to stop downloading of these updates.
     
    big10, Dec 22, 2021
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