Windows 10: Scanning any external devices before opening

Discus and support Scanning any external devices before opening in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Good day all. I am used to Bitdefender Total Security where I have an option to ALWAYS scan any device plugged into my laptop before opening it. I am... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by GDR2020, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. GDR2020
    GDR2020 Win User

    Scanning any external devices before opening


    Good day all.


    I am used to Bitdefender Total Security where I have an option to ALWAYS scan any device plugged into my laptop before opening it. I am new to Windows 10 and Windows Security Windows Defender. Does Windows Security give one that option or do you need to scan external devices manually?

    :)
     
    GDR2020, Mar 8, 2020
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  2. BRIAN CAB
    Brian Cab Win User

    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.
     
    Brian Cab, Mar 8, 2020
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  3. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User
    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I have Defender Windows 10. I tried using custom scan to select and scan external drives. The screen listing the drives comes up, but the "OK" button remains grayed out so unable to scan any of the drives listed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Mar 8, 2020
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  4. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Scanning any external devices before opening

    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, Mar 8, 2020
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