- Please see here for how to set up the security software “Windows Security”. Windows 10 Windows Security – Virus & threat protection settings
virus scan in windows security
Scan options
Run a quick, full, custom, or Windows Defender Offline scan.
Check folders where threats are often detected within the Quick Scan system. Full Scan Checks all files and running programs on your hard disk. Custom Scan Lets you choose which files and locations to check. Windows Defender Offline Scan Some malicious software can be very difficult to remove from your device. Windows Defender Offline helps you detect and remove such software with the latest threat definitions. The device will reboot and this process will take about 15 minutes.
Windows security usage and settings
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