Windows 10: Getting Popups that Microsoft Defender found threats BUT I'm Unable to access "Scans" folder

Discus and support Getting Popups that Microsoft Defender found threats BUT I'm Unable to access "Scans" folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, I keep getting the popups that Microsoft Defender found threats. One of the ways to correct this is to "Open Windows Explorer > Go to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mathewz Mavyn, Jan 23, 2025.

  1. Getting Popups that Microsoft Defender found threats BUT I'm Unable to access "Scans" folder


    Hi, I keep getting the popups that Microsoft Defender found threats. One of the ways to correct this is to "Open Windows Explorer > Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service > Move/delete all the files inside the Service folder.Then Restart the PC."However, I cannot enter the "Scans" folder mentioned above. I think I do not have access to it. How can I get access to that? Because of that, I am unable to delete the files in the service folder :This is my laptop, I should have access to everything! I hope I can get some help : I have attached the screenshot as

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    Mathewz Mavyn, Jan 23, 2025
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Getting Popups that Microsoft Defender found threats BUT I'm Unable to access "Scans" folder

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