Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Templar · Apr 12, 2023

Greetings folks,

I've just noticed these entries in my updates, but I use a third-party antivirus and don't have Defender turned on, not even for periodic scanning.

Is this normal and has anyone else received these updates despite using a different antivirus?

Templar · Apr 15, 2023

Anyone else getting these updates?

TechnoMage2021 · Apr 15, 2023

You have Defender turned off, and I have updates turned OFF, so, NO.
So, just turn updates OFF and you won't be bothered anymore.

Try3 · Apr 15, 2023

Templar said:
Anyone else getting these updates?

I imagine so.
Defender remains ready for use on your computer so I am not surprised that WU keeps it updated.
I'd expect that your list would include Defender platform updates every couple of months as well.

I don't think you are the first to ask this question.
I think there were others in TenForums. I didn't keep any links.

All the best,
Denis

Templar · Apr 16, 2023

Try3 said:
I imagine so.
Defender remains ready for use on your computer so I am not surprised that WU keeps it updated.
I'd expect that your list would include Defender platform updates every couple of months as well.

I don't think you are the first to ask this question.
I think there were others in TenForums. I didn't keep any links.

All the best,
Denis

Perusing other forums, other users seem to be having this issue, so I guess it's indicative of the new Microsoft Update way. That's okay, as long as it isn't my just my PC malfunctioning,