This article describes antimalware update package for Microsoft Defender in the OS installation images (WIM and VHD files). This feature supports the following OS installation images: Windows 11. Windows 10 (Enterprise, Pro, and Home editions) Windows Server 2022. Windows Server 2019.

Explains how to download the latest antimalware definition updates for Microsoft Forefront Client Security, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 or Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection without installing Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

This article describes an anti-malware platform update package for the following clients on the Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 operating systems: Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Endpoint Protection Service Pack 1 (SP1) clients.

By default, if your computer is opted in to MAPS, you may be prompted to send suspicious files to Microsoft for further analysis. This update enables new configuration options for this sample collection by providing an option to automatically send such files as .exe files without you being prompted.

The latest beta malicious software definition update gives you early access to definitions for critical infections that the latest release version of the definitions does not detect or clean. You can use these beta definitions to clean infected computers.

Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.

Refunds for digital games include Microsoft Store digital game offers, Xbox apps (excluding movies and TV apps), digital gaming bundle offers, digital game durable content, and some digital game consumable content, whether made available through the Xbox console, on your PC, or on your mobile device.

Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall. Note: Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now.

PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC.