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

Anonymous
2017-09-17T20:43:38+00:00

can't update spyware and virus definitions

Original title/subject: windows defender

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-30T10:47:36+00:00

    Yes I have had a problem simi;er before bu after a very short while it corrected its self

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-30T02:05:10+00:00

    The app. could not check for virus and spyware definition update, check your Internet or network connection and try again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-09-29T15:55:34+00:00

    Try the suggestions previously listed in this thread.  If your issue continues recommend you start your own separate and comprehensive thread and another poster will try to assist you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-09-29T15:27:40+00:00

    can't scan for spyware or virus

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-09-29T15:25:11+00:00

    real time defending system is not turning on in windows defender. kindly suggest some options...

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