How to Update Windows Through Windows Defender

1. Open Windows Security

1. Open the Start Menu: Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) located in the bottom-left corner of your screen.

1. Search for Windows Security: Type "Windows Security" into the search bar.

1. Select Windows Security: Click on the Windows Security app from the search results.

2. Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection

1. Go to Virus & Threat Protection: In the Windows Security window, find and click on "Virus & threat protection" from the list of options on the left side.

3. Check for Updates

1. Open Virus & Threat Protection Settings: In the "Virus & threat protection" section, locate and click on "Check for updates" under the "Virus & threat protection updates" section.

1. Install Available Updates: Windows Defender will check for any available updates. If updates are found, follow the prompts to download and install them.

4. Update Windows Defender Definitions Manually (Optional)

1. Open Settings: You can also manually update Windows Defender definitions by going to Settings. Open the Start menu, type "Settings," and press Enter.

1. Go to Update & Security: Click on "Update & Security."

1. Select Windows Update: In the Update & Security window, click on "Windows Update" from the left sidebar.

1. Check for Updates: Click on the "Check for updates" button. This will ensure that both Windows and Windows Defender are up-to-date.

5. Enable Automatic Updates (Recommended)

1. Ensure Automatic Updates Are Enabled: To keep Windows Defender up-to-date automatically, make sure automatic updates are enabled. This setting is usually enabled by default, but it’s good to check.

1. Verify Settings: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Ensure that you have "Automatically download updates" turned on.

Additional Tips:

• Regular Scans: In addition to updating, it’s good practice to run regular scans. You can do this by going to Virus & threat protection and clicking on "Quick scan" or "Full scan."

• Review Security History: You can also check the history of detected threats and actions taken by going to Virus & threat protection and selecting "Protection history."

By following these steps, you ensure that Windows Defender is up-to-date, which helps in protecting your system against the latest threats.