Microsoft fixes issue with Defender skipping files during scanning process on PC
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Earlier this week we heard a story about Microsoft Defender as the protagonist. Some users were complaining about problems during scanning in such a way that files were produced without passing the control of Microsoft's security system.
Microsoft Defender missed some items during an antivirus scan and it was something that users were complaining about on the forums Microsoft or in Reddit threads. A failure that the company had not recognized, although it has just published an update to correct the error.
Microsoft fixes the problem
Microsoft has fixed the problem by releasing patch KB4052623 which includes a security update for Windows Defender, which now includes version 4.18.2003.8. The patch is available to all those who have Windows 10, whether in Home, Pro or Enterprise version. This new update includes, however, a series of problems that should be known and that we are now listing.
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- Due to a change in the file path location in the update, many downloads may be blocked if AppLocker is enabled. To fix this problem, you need to open Group Policy>"
In addition, they add that some devices running Windows 10 with version 4.18.1901.7 will not boot if secure boot is enabled in the BIOS They ensure that they are working on this issue and to provide a solution in a future update. To work around this problem in the meantime offer these steps:
- Reboot the device and enter BIOS.
- Turn off Secure Boot and then reboot the device again. "
- In a command prompt window, run the following command % programdata% \ Microsoft \ Windows Defender \ Platform \ 4.18.1901-7 \ MpCmdRun.exe> "
- Wait a minute, and then run sc query windefend to verify that the Windows Defender service is running.
- Run sc qc windefend to check that the Windows Defender binary no longer points to version 4.18.1901.7Reboot the device, enter BIOS again and then enable Secure Boot.
You can download the update by going to Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key + I and in the section Updates and security click on Check for updates or do it manually from here."
