It is designed to work in the background and notify users upon detection of any malware. As a result, the other updates in the queue fails to begin.īasically, Windows Defender is a built-in security tool in Win 10 that safeguards users from malware or virus attacks.

The Windows Update Settings page displays the download progress at a stagnant percentage for prolonged hours. Unfortunately, certain users confront an issue where Windows Defender Update Stuck while installing the latest patch for the OS. Click on Virus & threat protection as shownĥ.Microsoft provides Windows Defender update through system update and this procedure is automatic in most cases.

Please proceed to next step to enable Windows Defender, to keep your personal computer safe.Ĥ. No tick: No antivirus present and Windows Defender is not enabled in your computer. Enabling of Windows Defender is not necessary as your computer is protected by Windows Defender. Green tick: An antivirus program is present and running in your computer. On the Windows Security screen, check if any antivirus program has been installed and running in your computer. Scroll down and click Windows Security to open the application.ģ. Click the windows logo in the bottom left corner of the screen. The Start menu will pop up.Ģ. NOTE: Windows Defender cannot be enabled when another anti-virus is installed, e.g. You may learn more about Windows Defender from Microsoft website. Its' component includes anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall and more, to keep your personal computer safe. Microsoft Defender is a component of Microsoft Windows 10 to delivers comprehensive, built-in and ongoing security protections.

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