Windows Defender Update Wizard

The Windows Defender Update wizard allows you to create and update the spyware signature update from Microsoft application.

To access the Windows Defender Update Wizard, click the Manage Definition Updates Wizard subnode in the navigation tree.


Available update wizards in the navigation tree

The Windows Defender Update Wizard opens in the Work Panel.


Available options in the Microsoft Forefront Update Wizard

Click Download to see a progress window while the wizard retrieves spyware updates.


Downloading File dialog

After spyware signatures have been downloaded, you see a window displaying the version number of the latest update. Click Next to take additional actions.


Latest signature version screen with the progress bar highlighted

From this window, you can choose to edit or create a Fixlet, or create a one-time action.


Select Fixlet or Action Type screen

Click Next to proceed through the Wizard.