To download the Microsoft Forefront Client Security, the Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, or the Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection antimalware definition update file (Mpam-fe.exe) for 32-bit (x86-based) versions of Windows, click the following link:

This update package is dated February 2017. Anti-malware platform updates for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 are typically delivered through updates to Windows Defender. This specific issue only affects those Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 computers managed by Endpoint Protection. How to obtain this update.

The package size is approximately: ARM64: 78.2 MB. X86: 128 MB. X64: 132 MB. Known issues in this update. (None) Update information. This package includes monthly updates and fixes to the Microsoft Defender antimalware platform and engine that is used by Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11.

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.

Click Run to install the definition update file immediately. Or, click Save to save the file to the computer. If you click Save, remember the folder where you saved the file. To install the saved file, follow these steps: Windows XP. Double-click the file, and then click OK. Windows Vista or Windows 7.

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Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

As part of this effort, Microsoft Windows Defender regularly downloads updates to the definition files that are used to identify spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Windows Defender may also periodically download detection engine updates.

Microsoft Defender's real-time anti-malware protection runs whenever your device is on, keeping an eye out for malicious activity. Microsoft Defender will also run quick scans of your device on a daily basis, in case anything manages to elude the real-time protection.