To find the version number for the installed Microsoft Defender in Windows 10, please follow these steps: From the Start Menu, search for Windows Security and click on the result when it appears ...

First, log in to your Azure portal account and enable the basic version if you have not already done so. 2. In the menu, search and select Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

How To Check If Windows Defender Is Up To Date. ... If Windows Defender is running with engine version number. 1.1.13704.0 or higher, your machine has been patched. RELATED STORIES.

Published May 12, 2017 at 4:06 PM EDT Updated May 23, 2017 at 10:16 PM EDT. Microsoft has issued an emergency patch for a vulnerability in Windows Defender.