Windows 10: Can Windows Defender remove rootkit/bootkit?

Discus and support Can Windows Defender remove rootkit/bootkit? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I think my UEFI has a virus. I would like to know is Windows Defender able to scan the UEFI and the Firmware chip, detect the virus, and remove it? If... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Val So, Jul 5, 2022.

  1. VAL SO
    Val So Win User

    Can Windows Defender remove rootkit/bootkit?


    I think my UEFI has a virus. I would like to know is Windows Defender able to scan the UEFI and the Firmware chip, detect the virus, and remove it? If yes, what settings do I have to use/enable in Windows Defender in order for the threats to be removed?

    :)
     
    Val So, Jul 5, 2022
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  2. BREE
    Bree Win User

    Windows Defender for Win10 v1709 and Rootkits?

    Windows Defender can detect rootkits, then tell you to run Defender Offline to remove them.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/...-protect-my-pc
     
    Bree, Jul 5, 2022
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  3. BRUCEBAER
    BruceBaer Win User
    RootKits

    These two rootkits were flagged by SPYHUNTER, but failed to remove them. I ran the various programs suggested and they have disappeared. They did not show up in Windows Defender. I used SPYHUNTER to remove KVOTER which Defender flagged, did not remove.
     
    BruceBaer, Jul 5, 2022
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  4. SNEHADAS
    SnehaDas Win User

    Can Windows Defender remove rootkit/bootkit?

    Scanning Rootkits with Windows Defender

    How to perform a rootkit scan with windows defender as I am not being able to remove the malware from my laptop with the normal scan ?

    [Original Title: rootkit scan]
     
    SnehaDas, Jul 5, 2022
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