Windows 10: Cannot run Windows Offline Scan

Discus and support Cannot run Windows Offline Scan in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows Defender said that I had some files that had Trojans in them and noticed my PC started acting weird. I tried to run a Windows Offline Scan... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by UrSupremeOreo, Nov 28, 2020.

  1. Cannot run Windows Offline Scan


    Windows Defender said that I had some files that had Trojans in them and noticed my PC started acting weird.
    I tried to run a Windows Offline Scan through Microsoft Defender and I am able to say can now and theUAC pop-up shows but nothing happens.


    I have checked other threads and tried to run it through PowerShell, Command Prompt and even WMIC I have no idea what it means but it says it was supposedly successful.


    I'm currently running the Windows 20H2 update and my Security Intelligence version is 1.327.1715.0.

    I have checked the event log and it's saying that it's only scheduled to run the reboot in Nov 2021 for some reason.

    Could someone please advise me on what to do?

    :)
     
    UrSupremeOreo, Nov 28, 2020
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  2. Steve C Win User

    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).
     
    Steve C, Nov 28, 2020
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  3. Jorge Tan Win User
    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.
     
    Jorge Tan, Nov 28, 2020
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  4. Cannot run Windows Offline Scan

    Windows Defender offline scan won't run

    No, just selecting one of the other circles first and then selecting Windows Defender Offline scan usually makes it run.
     
    Ground Sloth, Nov 28, 2020
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