How to update Win11 KB2267602 to the latest version and how to stop updates

This time, we will show you how to update KB2267602 to the latest version and how to stop updates in an environment where third-party security software is installed.

If you ever need to uninstall third-party security software for any reason, we recommend keeping KB2267602 up to date to be on the safe side.

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Third-party security software and KB2267602 updates

In most cases, if you have third-party security software installed on Windows 11, Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Security will be disabled.

If "Microsoft Defender Antivirus" is disabled, the "Microsoft Defender Antivirus Security Intelligence Update – KB2267602" update is not required, but it may be updated daily due to Windows specifications.

The author's (ESET Internet SecurityIn my environment where I have installed KB2267602, the updates were made daily (once or twice) up until KB2267602 (version 1.395.1403.0), but they have stopped being updated since then.

On the other hand, KB2267602, which has not been updated until now, was released in September. Windows Update It has been reported that updates have been made daily since then.

I've also been concerned about this since updates stopped, but the underlying cause is unknown.

Update KB2267602 to the latest version if you have third-party security software installed.

1.Task tray (notification area)Click the Windows Security icon in the

2. Click Virus & threat protection.

Windows Security
Windows Security

3. Click Microsoft Defender Antivirus Options.

Windows Security - Virus and threat protection
Windows Security – Virus and threat protection

4. Under "Microsoft Defender Antivirus Options," turn "Periodic Scans" to "On."

Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Microsoft Defender Antivirus options
Windows Security – Virus & threat protection – Microsoft Defender Antivirus options

5.The "User Account Control" message will appear, so click "Yes".

Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Microsoft Defender Antivirus options
Windows Security – Virus & threat protection – Microsoft Defender Antivirus options

6. Then, "Virus & Threat Protection Updates" will appear below, so click "Update Protection".

Virus and threat protection updates
Virus and threat protection updates

7. Click "Check for updates."

Protection Updates
Protection Updates

8. The update check will begin, so please wait a moment.

Checking for updates
Checking for updates

9. When the update is complete, the message "Update successful" will be displayed.

Protection Updates
Protection Updates

10. Under "Microsoft Defender Antivirus Options," turn "Periodic Scans" to "Off."

Windows Security - Virus & threat protection - Microsoft Defender Antivirus options
Windows Security – Virus & threat protection – Microsoft Defender Antivirus options

11.The "User Account Control" message will appear, so click "Yes".

At this time, an exclamation mark may appear on the Windows Security icon in the taskbar.

If you have not disabled any settings, the exclamation marks will disappear after restarting your PC.

Stopping KB2267602 updates in environments where third-party security software is installed

If KB2267602 is still being updated even when "Periodic Scans" under "Microsoft Defender Antivirus Options" is set to "Off," try turning it "On" once, restarting your PC, and then turning it "Off" again, as described above.

This method is not foolproof, but give it a try.

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Driven by questions arising from my daily PC use and the desire to "do more," I have been pursuing self-study in Windows since around 2008. I am sharing the "aha!" techniques and solutions I discovered through trial and error with the sole purpose of helping you in your PC life.

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