Windows 10: Windows Defender Security Scan

Discus and support Windows Defender Security Scan in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am not able to run a full security scan using defender. After just a few seconds the scan ends. Help would be appreciated.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by cuz746, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. CUZ746
    cuz746 Win User

    Windows Defender Security Scan


    I am not able to run a full security scan using defender. After just a few seconds the scan ends. Help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    cuz746, Sep 18, 2019
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  2. SANTOSH_RAI
    Santosh_Rai Win User

    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
    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
    avemaria Win User

    Windows Defender Security Scan

    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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