Windows 10: ran windows defender full scan and received this

I ran my windows defender for a full scan after installing virtual box and putting a kali linux VM on it. I got the kali iso from the website and virtual box from its website and installed as correctly as i could if not perfect. I ran one one scan after everythign and saw one threat and it was the hacker tools but that was native to kali linux, I ran a full scan again and then it sad this. 132 threats found but no actions i can take on them? I need help to understand this.

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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.

 

Remove Scan with Windows Defender

I've updated step 3 in OPTION ONE below. It should work for you now.

Add or Remove Scan with Windows Defender Context Menu in Windows 10

 

Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

Hi Joe,

to scan external drives using Windows Defender, follow the steps provided below.

• Open Windows Defender.
• Go to Settings tab.
• Select the Advanced option.
• tick the checkbox for Scan removable drives.

Regards.