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
    2017-11-18T13:04:53+00:00

    I can"t even get instructions..... A simple answer would be great....

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-11-18T12:52:44+00:00

    I don't know how to do the instructions

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-11-17T12:24:17+00:00

    First you need to update your WD virus definitions manually if the Windows Update and WD client itself fails by downloading and installing the latest definitions from the Microsoft website below:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/definitions

    Next you need to perform a Offline Scan with Windows Defender, it reboots your PC and takes about 10 minutes.

    Now Windows Update will work again and keep your PC and Windows Defender upto date.

    Thank me later :)

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-11-17T10:01:52+00:00

    Hi,

    I cant update my spyware and irus definition. what do i do?

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