Windows 10: scan with defender option missing in downloads

scan option missing in downloads Downloads used to include "scan with defender" option. Now it's not there. When I right click the downloads, not there. Right click the file-not there. Go to all downloads- "launch when ready, install or cancel. Yellow shield warning" can potentially harm..." yes, I'm trying to scan the download no scan option. Left click dropdown-more options-scan with defender- opens defender page. Best option is quick scan- defender begins scanning THE WHOLE COMPUTER! Scan entire folder of a dozen downloads-same result. *Used to have scan option with right clic

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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.
  
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  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.

 

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.

 

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