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
    2017-10-06T14:04:18+00:00

    I have a problem with installing updates and so what can I do for that. There is a maleware called win32/Powemet.B!attk and window defender can't kill it on my laptop.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-10-03T19:32:06+00:00

    Note that this is not an Insider-specific forum. 

    To avoid confusion & duplication of effort, please post any/all further follow-up in replies to your own, new thread => https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_install-insiderplat_pc/windows-insider-updates/a06aca64-63bf-4fa9-b990-3265f82ee7c9 (18 Sept-17)

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-10-02T13:48:25+00:00

    I have been having this problem too for awhile........can anyone help me?

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-10-01T23:25:07+00:00

    windows defender will not scan. Error code0x80070057.

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-10-01T21:53:07+00:00

    My Windows Defender states it cannot update spyware and virus definitions. Yes, this recent for the last 14 days unable to update 

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