svchost(netsvcs) utilizing 25% of CPU def_update looping 1.237.1259.0

Hi team,
I am running windows 10, version 1067.
For past 1h my cpu is running high, and i have narrowed down issue to proces:
svchost(netsvcs) pid 576 to be utilizing cpu.

I've noticed that on windows update page, windows is trying to download
"Definition Update for Windows Defender - KB2267602 (Definition 1.237.1259.0)." and it is stuck in a loop there, trying to download and failing.

I tried rebooting notebook, but as soon as it boots up cpu usage is high again.
Windows defender seem to be updated with definitions mentioned above 1.237.1259.0


dump files for svchost.exe are ~200MB so can't really upload them here, but if anyone would find it helpful i will put them on dropbox.

Thanks

only workaround is to disable windows update service, stopping it doesn't make a difference as it starts again on its own.

Hi Ken,

your hint solve the problem!!! Previous update files were removed and new ones were downloaded afterwards no issues since then.


Windows key + S, search bar appears, type troubleshooting into search bar, troubleshooting appears at top. Click it, window opens, lower right side "Fix problems with Windows Update", click. Window opens, click on “advance”, click on Run as administrator, click “Next”. Should run clean. If not run again.