Windows 10: Allowing app to scan in offline mode?

After scanning, Microsoft defender writes: Potentially unwanted app found. This app can perform unwanted actions. If you want to remove or allow this app, go to Windows Security. Windows Defender then recommends taking recommended actions which is to block the threat, and that's what I've done. It is verified publisher app: Microsoft Windows CLSID: {6CED0DAA-4CDE-49C9-BA3A-AE163DC3D7AF} But when I run a scan with Microsoft Defender for offline mode, it comes up if I allow the same app to make changes on the machine. Should I do it or not to have a scan done in offline

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Defender Periodic Scanning or Offline Scanning?

That link does suggest it's useful to use Defender offline scanning in addition to periodic scanning and a third party real time anti virus (e.g. Kaspersky).

 

Scan Offline Option is not Appearing

Hi Gary,

We would like to know more details about your concern about Scan Offline so we can better assist you. Kindly answer the following:

• When did the issue start?
• Any changes made prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We look forward to your response.

 

offline scan by win defender

Hi,

To further assist you with your concern with Windows Defender, follow the steps below:

• Open the Run window by pressing Window + R button.
• Then type services.msc and hit "Enter".
  
• Look for Windows defender service in the list and right click on it and select start.
• Once Windows defender is opened try to do the offline scan on that window.

Let us know how it goes.