The easiest way to check the version of Windows Defender you have is to use the Windows Security settings window. To do this, follow the steps below:
1. Open the Start Menu by pressing the Windows key.
2. Select ‘Settings’ in the lower left-hand corner of the Start Menu. When the Settings window opens, click the ‘Update & Security’ label.
3. Select ‘Windows Security’ from the left-hand menu in the Update & Security window.
4. The version of Windows Defender will be listed on the right-hand side of the Windows Security window under the ‘Protection Areas’ heading.
Alternatively, you can also use the command line to check the version number of Windows Defender. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key and type Command Prompt into the search bar.
2. Right-click on the Command Prompt result and select ‘Run as administrator’.
3. When the Command Prompt opens, type ‘winver’ and press Enter.
4. The version of Windows Defender that you are running will be listed in the pop-up window below the ‘Version’ heading.
You can also check the version of Windows Defender installed on your computer by visiting the Windows Defender website. On the site, you can find detailed information about the latest version and any updates.
Finally, you can check the version of Windows Defender installed on your computer by using the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. This tool can detect and remove viruses, worms, and other malicious software from your computer. It is available as a free download from the Microsoft website and can be used to check the version of Windows Defender on your computer.
No matter which of the methods above you choose, you should now have all the information you need to check the version of Windows Defender installed on your computer.