Windows 10: Schedule a scan in Windows Defender Antivirus

Good evening,I came to the Microsoft Community because I was asking for a request and to help me schedule the offline, customized and complete Windows Defender antivirus scan.I'm waiting for this message!Thank you!A good day!

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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.

 

Scheduling Windows Defender scans

Hi Gary,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to Scheduling Windows Defender Scan using Task Scheduler.



Ideally, when you schedule a task using Task Scheduler it should run during the time. However, if the PC was not switched on at that particular interval then the scan might have taken place.



You can try enabling the History of tasks in Task Scheduler to check more information.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. In Run dialog box, type taskschd.mscand hit
   Enter.
   
3. Now right click on the Action tab
   
4. Select Enable All Tasks History
   

You may also want to try changing the settings of the task that you have scheduled.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. In Run dialog box, type taskschd.mscand hit
   Enter.
   
3. Double click on the task that you have scheduled
   
4. Under General tab, change the settings for
   when the task should run.
   
5. Now under Settings tab adjust the settings
   as per your compatibility.
   

For additional information, you can refer the articles below.

• Schedule a scan in Windows Defender Antivirus
  
• Windows Defender - How to schedule a scan?
  

In addition, you may also post your query on
TechNet forums, where we have expertise and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge to assist you with your query.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to schedule Windows defender scan?

Hi P.

I am an independent advisor here to help

Schedule a scan in Windows Defender Antivirus

in the windows search bar on the lower left of your desktop, Search for and open Schedule tasks.

In the left pane, expand Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows, and then scroll down and select the Windows Defender folder.

In the top center pane, double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402613...