Remove malware from your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.
Applies To:
OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) helps remove malicious software from computers that are running any of the following operating systems: Windows 10. Windows Server 2019. Windows Server 2016. Windows 8.1. Windows Server 2012 R2. Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows 7. Windows Server 2008.
Deploy Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise ...
Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see the "Covered malware families" list in the "Release information" section of KB 890830 ). For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.
Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system ...
If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.
How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware
2. Use the free Microsoft Safety Scanner. Microsoft offers a free online tool that scans and helps remove potential threats from your computer. To perform the scan, go to the Microsoft Safety Scanner website. 3. Use the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender
Using anti-malware on your device. Microsoft Defender's real-time anti-malware protection runs whenever your device is on, keeping an eye out for malicious activity. Microsoft Defender will also run quick scans of your device on a daily basis, in case anything manages to elude the real-time protection. If it spots something it will attempt to ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Receive Remote Assistance Support from Microsoft
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How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support. Microsoft Defender on Android Microsoft Defender on Mac More... You can start a scan for malware any time you like. Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware on Windows, Android, and macOS. Windows Android Mac. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Getting started with Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
On Windows, Mac, and Android Microsoft Defender can check files or apps you download and install, as well as run scans of files already on your system to spot any malware that may threaten your device. To learn more about anti-malware see Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender. Tip: Stay up-to-date and install the latest ...
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows, Microsoft Defender Online
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Protect your Android, iPhone, Mac, and Windows devices from threats by installing Microsoft Defender. Download Microsoft Defender on your devices either by:
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows