Windows 10: Defender Periodic Scanning keeps shutting off every few days by itself.

Discus and support Defender Periodic Scanning keeps shutting off every few days by itself. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I run Periodic Scanning from Windows defender because I Have another antivirus program. For some reason it keeps turning off by itself every few days... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by william sturgis1, Jun 5, 2024.

  1. WILLIAM STURGIS1
    william sturgis1 Win User

    Defender Periodic Scanning keeps shutting off every few days by itself.


    I run Periodic Scanning from Windows defender because I Have another antivirus program. For some reason it keeps turning off by itself every few days and I have to go in and reset it. I'm running the latest version of windows on a Dell Inspiron 3535 laptop. I would like to hope that there is something that I can do to prevent this problem from keep happening.

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    william sturgis1, Jun 5, 2024
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  2. STEVE C
    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, Jun 5, 2024
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  3. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    Defender Periodic Scanning or Offline Scanning?

    I use Kaspersky antivirus plus periodic scanning by Defender to benefit from US & Russian security technologies.

    I spotted there is a Defender option for offline scanning. Is there any advantage in using this compared to the periodic scanning option?
     
    Steve C, Jun 5, 2024
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  4. ASHOORABRAHAM
    ashoorabraham Win User

    Defender Periodic Scanning keeps shutting off every few days by itself.

    Windows Defender and its Periodic Scanning keep getting switched off

    Windows Defender and its Periodic Scanning keep getting switched off
     
    ashoorabraham, Jun 5, 2024
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