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Microsoft Defender update to be deployed on new Windows 11 and 10 installs

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Microsoft has released an update for Windows Defender that is meant to reach all new Windows 11 and 10 installations, according to a report from Neowin.

What the update covers

The update concerns Microsoft Defender and is aimed at USB installation ISO images for Windows 11 and Windows 10, according to the report that named Neowin as its source.

The company says the update should be deployed across all new installations of both operating systems.

About the company

Microsoft is a software and software development company based in Redmond. It was founded in 1975, and its products and services include Microsoft Windows.

Confirmation status

The development has been reported by a single outlet, Neowin, and this report rests on that source alone.

Open questions

  • Which specific Defender components are changed by the update?
  • When will the update begin reaching new installations?

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