Windows 10: Malware preventing the offline defender scan

Discus and support Malware preventing the offline defender scan in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My stupidity is giving me a headache. I was trying to download a cracked game and instead downloaded a virus or malware whatever I don't know the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Piyal 1, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM.

  1. PIYAL 1
    Piyal 1 Win User

    Malware preventing the offline defender scan


    My stupidity is giving me a headache. I was trying to download a cracked game and instead downloaded a virus or malware whatever I don't know the difference The malicious program is called Trojan:Win32/Malgent!MSR this was caught by the quick scan. So, what happened is that when I extracted the folder and ran the .exe file, a small window popped up and closed quickly, and the .exe disappeared from the folder. Note: there were 2 .exe files, and I stupidly clicked both.Before I realized the threat, the damage was already done. Some of my accounts were hacked, and although

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    Piyal 1, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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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, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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  3. JORGE TAN
    Jorge Tan Win User
    offline scan by win defender

    Hi,

    To further assist you with your concern with Windows Defender, follow the steps below:

    • Open the Run window by pressing Window + R button.
    • Then type services.msc and hit "Enter".
    • Look for Windows defender service in the list and right click on it and select start.
    • Once Windows defender is opened try to do the offline scan on that window.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Jorge Tan, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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  4. LE BOULE
    Le Boule Win User

    Malware preventing the offline defender scan

    Windows Defender Offline Scan

    I’ve read occasional complaints in the forum about Windows Defender Offline (WDO) causing issues or not working properly since I first joined the forum in 2010.

    See
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/defender_offline-protect_scanning-windows_10/defender-offline-not-working/f897c755-378e-4b5b-b730-4e2f0528f8b8     Recommend you note the posts of

    GlenProuty     who has been posting about issues with WDO since last year…maybe you’ll find something in his two posts that will help you use WDO if that’s what you want to. Be sure your documents/music/pics, etc are
    backed up in case you need to reset the computer after using WDO.

    Alternatively if you're having malware issues suggest you run two or more of the following scanners: List
    of Malware Removal Tools

    Regards…

    Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
     
    Le Boule, Jul 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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