This tutorial shows you how to perform a manual scan with Windows Defender: Open Settings - Update & Security - Windows Defender, and click or tap on Windows Defender. Go to Virus and threat protection module. To start the virus scan in common locations and memory immediately, hit the Quick. You can take a few proactive steps to make sure your laptop is safe by running a scan with Window Defender. To do so, just follow these easy steps. In the Settings window, click Update & Security, and then click the Windows Defender option on the left side.
Run Virus Scan Windows Defender
Description: This article will show how to run a virus scan with Windows Defender in Windows 10. Note: If there is another antivirus installed on the computer, Windows Defender will automatically be disabled and these options cannot be accessed.
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- Select the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen, then choose Settings.
- Select Update & Security.
- On the left, choose Windows Defender, then choose Open Windows Defender.
- On the Home screen of Windows Defender, choose Scan now to begin a virus scan.
- Once the scan begins, it will show a progress bar. Once finished, it will show the results of the virus scan.