Windows 10: Can we set Windows Defender to shutdown our computers after a full system scan?

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  1. DaveJB Win User

    Can we set Windows Defender to shutdown our computers after a full system scan?


    Is it possible to configure Windows Defender to automatically shutdown our computers after completing a full system scan?


    This would be a useful feature for leaving the scan to run in the evening when the days' use of our computers is over.


    My thanks, DaveJB.

    :)
     
    DaveJB, Apr 4, 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, Apr 4, 2019
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  3. Windows Defender not completing scans

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the description, I understand that you are facing issues using Windows Defender.

    I would suggest you to go through the below methods:

    Method 1: Set Windows Defender to Automatic

    You can set the Windows Defender service to Automatic, Disabled or Manual. Setting it to automatic might solve the problem. Follow these steps:


    • Click Start > type services in the Search box > click Services in the Programs list.

      2. Search for Windows defender.

      3. Double-click Windows Defender, and click Automatic in the start-up box > click OK.

    Method 2: Run SFC scan, it will check, if there is any kind of corruption on the operating system.


    • Press WIN+X.

    • Click on command prompt with admin.

    • Type sfc /scannow and press enter.

    • Reboot the computer once finished.

    Method 3: Try the below link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/931849

    Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Sahil Bali, Apr 4, 2019
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  4. Brian Cab Win User

    Can we set Windows Defender to shutdown our computers after a full system scan?

    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, Apr 4, 2019
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