Scheduling Windows Defender updates with task scheduler not working.


  1. Kol12
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    Scheduling Windows Defender updates with task scheduler not working.


    I've followed instructions for setting up Windows Defender updates with task scheduler but it's not working. Windows defender opens up at the scheduled times but just does nothing. Guides I followed:

    http://www.thewindowsclub.com/update...dates-disabled
    Manage data usage and Windows updates in Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

    Has anyone got this working for them? I've set my ethernet connection to metered in the registry.
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  3. simrick
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    W10Prox64
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    Working on that over here. Might want to read/subscribe to this thread:
    Defender not Running Regular Scan - Windows 10 Forums
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