Windows 10: Windows Defender Full Scan ending immediately

Discus and support Windows Defender Full Scan ending immediately in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, When I attempt to run a full scan with Windows Defender it ends after three seconds after only 43 files were scanned. I am able to manually... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by GilesConnolly, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. Windows Defender Full Scan ending immediately


    Hello,


    When I attempt to run a full scan with Windows Defender it ends after three seconds after only 43 files were scanned. I am able to manually select my C and D using the custom scan option and that came back with no issue, after taking the usual amount of time. I then ran an offline scan which seemed to work fine although as I understand it you can't check the scan history unless malware was found.


    The same thing happens if I try a quick scan however.


    All the best,


    Giles

    :)
     
    GilesConnolly, Sep 18, 2019
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  2. defender scans

    Hi Ian,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    This issue might occur if you have set any task scheduler for Windows Defender.

    I suggest you to delete the task for Windows defender and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Search and open Schedule tasks.

    • In the left-hand menu, open the Task Scheduler Library, then select
      Microsoft >Windows >Windows Defender.

    • Double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.

    • Select the Triggers panel, then select Delete.

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Sep 18, 2019
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  3. Brian Cab Win User
    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    Hi Joe,

    to scan external drives using Windows Defender, follow the steps provided below.

    • Open Windows Defender.
    • Go to Settings tab.
    • Select the Advanced option.
    • tick the checkbox for Scan removable drives.

    Regards.
     
    Brian Cab, Sep 18, 2019
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  4. avemaria Win User

    Windows Defender Full Scan ending immediately

    right click scan in windows defender?


    thanks for that.. i didn't notice the tutorial section :x

    I did the suggested registry change and it's now listed on the desktop context menu.. but all this does is ask if I want to open it, update, or start a scan... I was hoping for the option where you right click a specific file and it will have listed 'scan with windows defender' like other antivirus programs have.. MSE had it. I'll keep looking around to see if I can find it in the meantime..
     
    avemaria, Sep 18, 2019
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