How to: Manually scan for viruses in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows


Instructions

1) In your Start menu, search for and open the Windows Security app.

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2) In the left-hand menu, click Virus & threat protection. If you want to run a quick scan, click the Quick scan button. Then, skip to the "OUTCOME" section below.

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If you want to run a different type of scan, such as a full scan, click Scan options.

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Choose the type of scan that you wish to run, and click Scan now.

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OUTCOME

Your scan will begin.

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