Windows 10: Windows Defender full scan only 14 minutes? What's wrong??

Hello,

Can you tell me why a full scan only runs for 14 minutes in Windows Defender?

Shouldn't it be running for at least 30 minutes to an hour?

Thanks,

~ Richard







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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.

 

right click scan in windows defender?

Sorry, I had the wrong link first time. Go back to the post, I've got the right link there now.
It works in Windows 10
Sorry bout that! *Redface

 

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.