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
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
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
How to remove malware or viruses from my Windows 10 PC
How to remove malware or viruses from my Windows 10 PC - Microsoft Support. Windows 10. Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Firewall are on your device to help protect it from viruses and other malicious software.
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Windows. Summary. 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.
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender
Learn more. Protect yourself from malware and phishing. How malware can infect your PC. Microsoft security help and learning. Microsoft Defender can help protect your entire family's Windows, Android, and Mac devices from malicious apps and other malware.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Troubleshoot problems with detecting and removing malware
Solve problems with detecting and removing malware with Windows Security, including incomplete scans, detection errors, and persistent malware.
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: See any threats currently found on your device.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware
Windows 7. 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.
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
Getting started with Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Anti-malware. Malware is mal icious soft ware which can steal or damage your personal data such as files, photos, or messages. It may also track or spy on you, steal your money, or use your device to cause other mischief like attacking other people.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on iOS, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows, Microsoft Defender Online