Windows 10: Microsoft Defender USB Scan

Discus and support Microsoft Defender USB Scan in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Does Microsoft Defender have the ability to automatically scan a USB drive as soon as its plugged in via Real-Time scanning?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ZWebb, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. ZWEBB
    ZWebb Win User

    Microsoft Defender USB Scan


    Does Microsoft Defender have the ability to automatically scan a USB drive as soon as its plugged in via Real-Time scanning?

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    ZWebb, Feb 13, 2019
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  2. SANTOSH_RAI
    Santosh_Rai Win User

    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.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Feb 13, 2019
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  3. GGRABBONE
    GgrabbOne Win User
    How to scan USB devices using Windows Defender

    Thank you LML-VA, your suggestion worked perfectly.
     
    GgrabbOne, Feb 13, 2019
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  4. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Microsoft Defender USB Scan

    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I tried the custom scan in Defender Windows 10. It brings up the list of drives but the "OK" button remains grayed out when I select any drive in the list, so still unable to scan external drives... Any suggestion would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Feb 13, 2019
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