Windows 10: Double click on the Windows Defender\Scans folder is not opening it

Folder on this location is not opening on double-click:


C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans


What to do?



Goran

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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.

 

windows defender error code 0x80070428 and action center reporting 10 windows defender scans

Hi,

Windows Defender regularly scans your PC to help keep it safe. If you want to set your own scan schedule, you may follow the steps below:

• Search and open Schedule tasks.
• In the left pane, expand Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft
  > Windows and then scroll down and double-click
  Windows Defender folder.
• In the top-center pane, double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.
• Select the Triggers tab, and then select New.
• Set your time and frequency, and then select OK.

You may also turn Windows Defender real-time protection on or off:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings
  > Update & Security.
• Select Windows Defender, then turn Real-time protection on or off.

If you need further assistance, feel free to ask us.

Regards.

 

Windows Defender auto scan frequency

Hello,

Windows Defender regularly scans your PC to help keep it safe. To help resolve your concern, what we suggest is to schedule a scan in Windows Defender.
Here's how:

• Search for and open Schedule tasks.
• In the left pane, expand Task Scheduler Library
  > Microsoft
  > Windows, and then scroll down and double-click (or tap) the
  Windows Defender folder.
• In the top center pane, double-click (or tap twice)
  Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.
  
  
• In the Windows Defender Scheduled Scan Properties (Local Computer)
  window, select the Triggers
  tab, go to the bottom of the window, and then tap or click New.
• Specify how often you want scans to run and when you’d like them to start.

You may also read the Protect your PC article for more information.

Do let us know if you need further assistance.

Regards.