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Discus and support Does Windows Mail and Calendar scan prevent email viruses? Also does Windows defender scan... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I opened an email and it loaded the linked image etc. but I didn't download any of the attachments or click on anything.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Hypno12342, Dec 2, 2020.

  1. HYPNO12342
    Hypno12342 Win User

    Does Windows Mail and Calendar scan prevent email viruses? Also does Windows defender scan...


    I opened an email and it loaded the linked image etc. but I didn't download any of the attachments or click on anything.

    :)
     
    Hypno12342, Dec 2, 2020
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  2. LOUH.
    louH. Win User

    Can win-defender scan particular emails for viruses/malware?

    When Win-defender scans computer drive....does it scan emails for viruses/malware?

    Can I choose a particular email for Defender to scan to verify no virus/malware is present?
     
    louH., Dec 2, 2020
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  3. PEHLA
    Pehla Win User
    Windows defender crash during scan

    might be malware! i had similar issue with defender and other Av..its bad ass malware..
    use anykind of av rescue disk and scan with that!!!
     
    Pehla, Dec 2, 2020
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  4. BEOWULF_731
    Beowulf_731 Win User

    Does Windows Mail and Calendar scan prevent email viruses? Also does Windows defender scan...

    Does Windows 10 Defender scan emails?

    Does Windows 10 Defender scan emails for viruses?
     
    Beowulf_731, Dec 2, 2020
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