Windows 10: Problem running scan in Windows Defender

Discus and support Problem running scan in Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I an unable to run a scan. It gets to 50000+ approx3.5 mins in then freezes. Why? [Original Title: windows defender]... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MarianneMarlow1, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. Problem running scan in Windows Defender


    I an unable to run a scan. It gets to 50000+ approx3.5 mins in then freezes. Why?


    [Original Title: windows defender]

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    MarianneMarlow1, Jan 28, 2021
    #1

  2. How do I get Windows Defender to run a daily scan?

    Hi Bill,

    To run the Windows Defender automatically, we suggest that you follow the steps on this link:

    Schedule a scan in Windows Defender.


    Regards.
     
    Melowin Mar, Jan 28, 2021
    #2
  3. Bree Win User
    Defender not Running Regular Scan


    I've never understood the need some people feel to set up a scheduled task to run a Defender scan. For the past year the automatic maintenance has run Defender scans for me.

    That is, until the Anniversary Upgrade - it broke something and Defender never ran another scan. It finally alerted me that a scan was long overdue. I followed the suggestion on another thread...
    Windows Defender No Longer Performs AutoScan
    ...and the automatic maintenance scans are back to running regularly again.
     
  4. Problem running scan in Windows Defender

    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, Jan 28, 2021
    #4
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