Windows 10: Windows Defender's Virus And Spyware Definitions Not Updating

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  1. USER OF INSPIRON 1420
    User Of Inspiron 1420 Win User

    Windows Defender's Virus And Spyware Definitions Not Updating


    My windows defender's virus and spyware definitions isn't updating when I check for updates in windows update and also in the windows defender user interface either.I submit a prove about what happen when I tried to update it.I am not a fan of going to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/defenderupdates to update it manuallywith this method it works so I need help solving this problem.Thanks!

    :)
     
    User Of Inspiron 1420, Nov 15, 2021
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  2. RHINA VIB
    Rhina Vib Win User

    Virus and spyware definitions couldn't be updated.

    Hi Ogunmola,

    There are several possible reasons why you are unable to update your virus and spyware definitions in Windows 10. The most common cause is internet connectivity. If you are online, it can be caused by conflicts with the settings in Windows Internet Explorer.

    For us to better assist you with this concern, we need to ask a few questions:

    • Were there any changes made prior to this issue?
    • Are there issues with the internet connection?
    • Are you getting any error messages? Can you send a screenshot?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    For steps to help resolve this issue with updating the virus and spyware definitions, you can refer to
    Giridhar J's post on this
    link    .

    Looking forward to your reply.

    Thank you.
     
    Rhina Vib, Nov 15, 2021
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  3. DEEMACJ
    DeemacJ Win User
    virus and spyware definition couldnot be updated

    I have same problem when trying to update Defender.

    Keep getting the message "Virus and spyware definitions couldn't be updated"

    Any suggestions?
     
    DeemacJ, Nov 15, 2021
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  4. FELIX_MUJUNI
    felix_mujuni Win User

    Windows Defender's Virus And Spyware Definitions Not Updating

    Windows Defender - Virus and spyware definitions couldn't be updated

    Windows Defender - Virus and spyware definitions couldn't be update
     
    felix_mujuni, Nov 15, 2021
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