No update from Windows Defender since 3rd Jan

Hi,

I just noticed that last defs for Windows Dedender was on 3rd Jan. Seems a rather long time period to me?

Cheers

Jlo

 

The MS guys are probably taking a holiday lol.
You can always try the current free pc tools antispyware if you are not happy with defender.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=161102

 

jlo check your version should be 1593 also note on defender page is:
Note: If you have version 1.1.1592.0, you must first manually uninstall Windows Defender before you can install this newer version. To configure or remove the existing version, use Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel.

 

Windows Defender Version: 1.1.1593.0
Engine Version: 1.1.1904.0
Definition Version: 1.14.2021.10
Product ID: 81664-811-4442176-04965

Thanks for that. Yes I have the latest file.

Thanks.

Jlo

 

Defender updated today:
Windows Defender Version: 1.1.1593.0
Engine Version: 1.1.1904.0
Definition Version: 1.14.2029.1

 

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Huh? Oh, an update to WD? Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

 

An update came out today. luckily before it did the weekly scan.