Windows 10: Windows 10 Defender won't delete a virus

Hello, recently I got a virus in my PC, my Windows Defender detected it but it won't delete it.

Here's a link if you want to see what's happening.


https://youtu.be/0XJ6ypmDJWs


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Windows 10 Defender - How to make it default to task bar?

Using Windows 10 and currently I am using Defender for anti virus. For whatever reason Windows Defender does not show up in the task bar unless I search for the program or right click and scan a file/folder. Is there a way to force Defender to show up in the task bar at start up?

 

do I need to get a virus protection and not count on defender

That depends on your own preferences and habits.

Windows 10 comes with in-built AV Windows Defender.

Suggestion to read:

• Choosing an Anti-Virus Program
• Safe Steps for Replacing your Anti-virus - Why should you use Antivirus
  software?
• Supplementing your Anti-Virus Program with Anti-Malware Tools
• Why it isn't a good idea to run multiple full antivirus products at the same time
  
  

• 13 mistakes to avoid when choosing antivirus software in 2018

• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

 

Window 10 or Defender do not automatically delete virus created junk folders + files??

Hi Carol,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I apologies for delay in response. I will certainly help you with this.

I understand you need to delete virus created junk folder (Quarantined items).

Quarantined items are those items that were prevented from running but were not removed from your PC. I suggest you to follow the below given steps and check if it works:

• Press Windows key and type Windows Defender and hit enter.
• Click on History tab in Windows Defender Window.
• Click on the Quarantined items radio button and click on history.
• Check and select all the items that appear as junk.
• Click on Remove button to delete them permanently.
• Check and verify if all the junk folders and files are remove.

Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

Thank you.