Windows 10: Windows Defender Update & Scan not moving.

Discus and support Windows Defender Update & Scan not moving. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Both the scan and update have a yellow notification next to them. When I try to check for updates, or quick scan also full, it never moves, no matter... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by DovahGirl, Jan 23, 2020.

  1. DovahGirl Win User

    Windows Defender Update & Scan not moving.


    Both the scan and update have a yellow notification next to them. When I try to check for updates, or quick scan also full, it never moves, no matter how long I wait. I looked everywhere for a solution and none have helped!

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    DovahGirl, Jan 23, 2020
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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, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. Windows Defender Scans

    Windows Defender is set to scan weekly but every time I boot up I get the message "Windows Defender needs to scan your computer". Sometimes I boot up once a day, sometimes I boot up 3 or 4 times in a day - has anyone any ideas as to why this is happening.

    I am running Windows 10 (updated) and have CCleaner 5.25 - some suggestions say to un-check Windows Defender in CCleaner- but Windows Defender is not listed anywhere in CCleaner (I have gone through all the subheadings).

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    LesleyBate, Jan 23, 2020
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  4. jsfitz54 Win User

    Windows Defender Update & Scan not moving.

    Windows 10 Anniversary Update Issues

    Problems with W10 Anniv auto update:

    Mom's: (x58 Xeon 5677) Windows Defender was not turned back on automatically (it was "on" in the 1511 edition) and she had a Trojan. Full system scan to eradicate.
    Her Epson printer was knocked off, had to uninstall by Device Manager pull USB cable and reconnect cable. W10 did the rest.

    Step-mom's: (HP pre built) Windows Defender not turned back on by default. Her USB Seagate Expansion Drive 2Tb was offline so all backup routines were halted. Had to rerun backup plan. Had her do a full virus scan.

    Step-dad's: (Dell Optiplex tweaked upgrades) Windows Defender not turned back on by default. Full Scan.
     
    jsfitz54, Jan 23, 2020
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