Remove malware from your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Open your Windows Security settings. Select Virus & threat protection > Protection history. The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Learn how to remove malware from your PC. Use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to scan your PC for malware, viruses, or other threats.
Applies To:
OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Each release of the tool helps detect and remove current, prevalent malicious software. This malicious software includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. Microsoft uses several metrics to determine the prevalence of a malicious software family and the damage that can be associated with it.
How to prevent and remove viruses and other malware
Some computer viruses and other unwanted software reinstall themselves after the viruses and spyware are detected and removed. Fortunately, by updating the computer and by using malicious software removal tools, you can help permanently remove unwanted software.
How to remove malware or viruses from my Windows 10 PC
Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Windows Firewall are on your device to help protect it from viruses and other malicious software. But if you think they've missed something run Microsoft Defender Offline which can sometimes detect malware that others scanners missed. In Windows 10, Windows Defender and Windows Firewall helps protect your device ...
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
Protect your PC from unwanted software - Microsoft Support
Uninstall software you don’t need using Settings > Apps > Apps & features ( Add or Remove Programs in older versions of Windows). Open Apps & features. In Windows Security, get the latest security intelligence and then run a full scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Learn how. If the unwanted software persists, you can submit the files to ...
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
Windows Android Mac. From the Microsoft Defender dashboard. Select Device details. Select Manage in Windows Security. Select Quick scan. Tips: If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want. For the most complete scan, run Microsoft Defender Offline.
Applies To:
Microsoft Defender on Android, Microsoft Defender on Mac, Microsoft Defender on Windows
Microsoft resources and guidance for removal of malware and viruses
The Malware Protection Center (MMPC) provides information about protection against viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software. The MMPC also supplies the core anti-malware technology (This includes the scanning engine and the malware definition updates) for the following: Forefront Server Security. Forefront Client Security.
Protect your PC from potentially unwanted applications
To configure potentially unwanted app blocking go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > App & browser control > Reputation-based protection settings . There you'll find a control that lets you turn potentially unwanted app blocking off, and select if you want to block apps, downloads, or both.
Antivirus and antimalware software: FAQ - Microsoft Support
Microsoft security software protects you against malware, spyware, adware, and other unwanted software; you don't need to install any other real-time antivirus or antispyware software. If you install our software, you should: Uninstall your previous security software