Windows 10: Windows Defender does not finish a scan

Discus and support Windows Defender does not finish a scan in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Lenovo Laptop with SSD and Windows 11. Windows Defender never finishes a full scan. It gets stuck somewhere on 4 % or 75% and refuses to go further. Is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Morne van der Merwe, Mar 18, 2025.

  1. MORNE VAN DER MERWE
    Morne van der Merwe Win User

    Windows Defender does not finish a scan


    Lenovo Laptop with SSD and Windows 11. Windows Defender never finishes a full scan. It gets stuck somewhere on 4 % or 75% and refuses to go further. Is there a way to fix this?

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    Morne van der Merwe, Mar 18, 2025
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  2. IOUNES MANOOCHEHRI
    Iounes Manoochehri Win User

    windows defender scan not finish

    windows defender scan not finish and stop time ...
     
    Iounes Manoochehri, Mar 18, 2025
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  3. SANTOSH_RAI
    Santosh_Rai Win User
    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, Mar 18, 2025
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  4. AHMEDMOFTAH
    ahmedmoftah Win User

    Windows Defender does not finish a scan

    Windows Defender can't finish a quick scan

    Original Title: windows defender scan

    I am running windows defender on windows 10. Windows Defender can't finish a quick scan
     
    ahmedmoftah, Mar 18, 2025
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