Microsoft Defender Anti-Malware/Platform Update Kit for Windows 10 (Updated: July 9th, 2021)

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  1. Enthousiast

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  2. steven4554

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    Anyone can provide me the x86 direct download link, it would be appreciated.
     
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    #83 steven4554, Jul 2, 2021
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    I am thinking of splitting this thread into two separate threads, this thread would of course remain here for Windows 10. The other would be in the new Windows 11 section, also be a sticky thread. I am just wondering if it's okay to take this course of action.

    Update: I have created a Windows 11 version of this thread, so if you are Insider in the Dev channel running the latest build of Windows 11, please click on the link in my signature below.
     
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  5. Jorgovanko

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    Hi all,

    is it possible to add/install Defender after Win10 installation?

    Thanks,
     
  6. nosirrahx

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    As in you used a tool to remove it from from the installer? I have had mixed results trying to undo this but typically an in place install will put it back, but that might add anything else you removed back as well.
     
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  8. Jorgovanko

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    Exactly, removed from installer. Windows Security is still functional.
     
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  10. steven4554

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    That is normal and even though it won't show any progress, it does install the latest definition update. Same with the Platform Update, no progress shown, but it does install.
     
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  11. Jorgovanko

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    OK, thanks, I will check later. I have to uninstall KAV Free to see is it Defender AV active.