Since there was the discrepancy in Product ID numbers reported by some, I downloaded and installed another copy of Windows Defender today. (It was dated October 25) I had uninstalled the earlier version previously.
FWIW--here is what is now reported "About Windows Defender"
Windows Defender Version: 1.1.1592.0
Engine Version: 1.1.1609.0
Definition Version: 1.14.1736.7
Product ID: 81664-844-2923435-04065
The numbers are moving fast. It is hard to tell which number shows a later version.