Windows 10: How to clear Defender Detection History

Split from this thread.​

how did you do it. i have been trying for weeks can you plz be vary detailed and explain it to me. I'm vary new to using a computer. this would truly make my day.

:)

 

Clearing Windows Defender history

Hey, what you need to do is so simple, just follow the steps below exactly in order:

1. Turn OFF Real-time Protection
2. Turn OFF Cloud-delivered Protection
3. Go to this folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service
4. Delete the contents in the folder
5. Turn ON Real-time Protection
6. Turn ON Cloud-delivered Protection

That's it... Now check protection History, it's empty.
Done!

 

Windows defender is not clearing the history

Adding another threat detection to the list will usually reset the Clear history
button:

Why Windows Defender can't clear its history of the affected items records?

Just add one of these test detections, and then try again:

The eicar.com test file:

http://www.eicar.org/85-0-Download.html

The AMTSO Feature Settings Check for Desktop Solutions:

AMTSO Security Features Check Tools | AMTSO

The Windows Defender Testground site:

Home - Microsoft Defender Testground

 

Clearing Windows Defender history

Start CMD from Troubleshoot.





-Type your Windows Password
-Wait CMD
-Type;

Code:

DetectionHistory: Clear detected malware history.
mpenginedb.db : Clear others (risk action blocked, controlled folder access)