Server 2022 don't install windows updates, and don't run windows defender antivirus.

If your Windows Server 2022 is not installing Windows updates and not running Windows Defender Antivirus, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issues:

1. Check Windows Update Service: Ensure that the Windows Update service is running. You can do this by going to the Services management console and verifying that the service is set to start automatically.
2. Configure Windows Update Settings: By default, Windows Server does not automatically download and install updates. You can change this configuration through the Control Panel or Group Policy. In the Control Panel, you can set it to either "Install updates automatically" or "Download updates but let me choose whether to install them".
3. Verify Windows Defender Antivirus Installation: Make sure that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed. You can install it using the Add Roles and Features Wizard or PowerShell. To install via PowerShell, run the command: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender.
4. Check Services for Defender: Ensure that the Windows Defender Service (WinDefend) is running. You can verify this using PowerShell with the command Get-Service -Name windefend.
5. Review Group Policy Settings: If your server is part of a domain, check if there are any Group Policy settings that might be disabling Windows Defender or Windows Update.
6. Firewall Settings: Ensure that the Windows Firewall service is enabled, as it can affect the ability to download updates and run antivirus services.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues with Windows updates and Windows Defender Antivirus on your Server 2022.

References:

• Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server
• Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server

Hello,

Try a basic scan for corrupt files.

1. Open Command Prompt as Admin and run sfc /scannow, then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.

Then try to update and run defender.

Hope this helps,

JC