Updating Windows Defender is a simple process that can be completed in a few easy steps.
1. Open the Start Menu and select “Settings.”
2. Select “Update & Security.”
3. On the left side of the window, select “Windows Update.”
4. In the Windows Update window, click on the “Check for updates” button.
5. Windows will now search for available updates and prompt you to install any found.
6. Select the “Install updates” button.
7. If any Windows Defender updates are found, they will be listed as “High Priority” on the list. Select the “Install” button beside the update name to begin downloading and installing the update.
8. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer.
9. Your Windows Defender should now be up to date.
10. To check the current version of your Windows Defender, open the Start Menu, type in “Windows Defender” and select the main application.
11. Click on the “Settings” tab and then select “About.”
12. A window should now appear showing the version of your Windows Defender as well as any other information related to the program.
These simple steps should make sure that your Windows Defender is always up to date and secure. Keeping your security software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that your computer and its data are safe from outside threats. Windows Defender is a great tool for keeping your system safe and secure, so make sure to follow these simple steps to keep it running optimally.