Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
You can also schedule Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan at a time and frequency that you choose. In the left pane, expand Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows, and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder. In the top center pane, double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.
Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
You can also schedule Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan at a time and frequency that you choose. In the search box on your taskbar, enter T ask Scheduler and open the app. In the left pane, expand Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows , and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder.
Getting started with Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Learn about getting started with the new Microsoft Defender on your personal devices including Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows, Microsoft Defender Online
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security helps you scan for threats on your device. You can also run different types of scans, see the results of your previous virus and threat scans, and get the latest protection offered by Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Under Current threats you can:
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Stay protected with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Select the Start button, type schedule tasks in the Search box, and in the list of results, select Task Scheduler. In the left pane, select the arrow (>) next to Task Scheduler Library to expand it, do the same with Microsoft > Windows, and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder.
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender
Viruses, ransomware, spyware, and more are all types of malware. Microsoft Defender has powerful built-in features that can help protect your device against malware. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware only on Windows, Mac, and Android. When you first set-up Microsoft Defender on your device we'll run an initial scan to make ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
How malware can infect your device. Microsoft security help and learning. If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by: Scanning the following QR code. Searching for Microsoft Defender in your app store. Sharing with your devices, the following link: Copy link. We encourage you to install Microsoft Defender on at least five devices per person. Important: This article is about the Microsoft Defender app that ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Help protect my device with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
In the left pane of Task Scheduler, expand Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows and then scroll down and double-click the Windows Defender folder. In the top-center pane, double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan. Select the Triggers tab, and then select New. Set your time and frequency, and then select OK.
Scan an item with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Scan an item with Windows Security. Security Windows 10 Windows 11. Windows Security (Windows Defender Security Center in previous versions of Windows) enables you to scan specific files and folders to make sure they're safe. You'll be notified immediately if any threats are found.