Windows Defender Updates Missing

Issue/Question

  • Do I need to do updates on my work computer
  • Windows Defender message
  • Action Center message
    • Windows Update Error message: You're not up to date, Your device is missing important security and quality fixes

Environment

  • Windows

Cause

Updates were not applied; ITS manages Windows Defender Updates (also known as System Center EndPoint Protection, or SCEP)

Resolution

  1. No action required; ITS manages the updates that are applied to Windows Defender. If you open Settings in Windows Defender you will see a message saying Some Settings are Managed by Your Organization
  2. To view update settings in Windows Defender, click  on the task bar
  3.  Select 

    Note: A similar message can be found in under Control Panel / System and Security / Security and Maintenance
 
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