Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option. To run a Microsoft Defender Antivirus full scan from Command Prompt, use these steps: How to perform full virus scan with Command Prompt If you have a lot of files, it is recommended to start the scan when you done using the device for the day and let the scan run overnight. Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will scan your device for viruses and many other types of malware, and if anything is detected, the antivirus will remove (or quarantine) the threats automatically.Īlso, depending on the amount of data, this process can take a long time.
Select the Full scan option to check the entire system for viruses and any other type of malware. Under the “Current threats” section, click on Scan options. Search for Windows Security and click the top result to open the app. To perform a full virus scan, use these steps: How to perform full virus scan with Windows Security
Although, on Windows 10, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is proactively checking and regularly scanning your device for threats, such as viruses, spyware, ransomware, rootkits, and other types of malware and hackers, sometimes, you may still need to perform a scan manually to make sure the installation and data has not been compromised.
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