Windows 10: Windows Defender History

Discus and support Windows Defender History in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Just a little while ago Defender reported it detected something severe. I should have noted the file and location, but in my haste I did not. I asked... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by smalltown, May 4, 2021.

  1. smalltown Win User

    Windows Defender History


    Just a little while ago Defender reported it detected something severe. I should have noted the file and location, but in my haste I did not. I asked Defender to remove the offending file. When I saw it classed it as severe I just started running scans. Malwarebytes (free edition), and a Windows quick scan found nothing. A few minutes later same thing. This time I downloaded the latest MS Security Scanner It found nada. I was hoping there was a history log so could look back at what the file name and location was, but cannot find any place to view that. I did follow Brink's method of going to view protection, but it shows no recent actions, and I do not see any filter option on my screen to open a log file. Any thoughts ? Windows 10 20H2 19042.964

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    smalltown, May 4, 2021
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  2. Zehlewi Win User

    Clearing Windows Defender history

    Hey, what you need to do is so simple, just follow the steps below exactly in order:
    1. Turn OFF Real-time Protection
    2. Turn OFF Cloud-delivered Protection
    3. Go to this folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service
    4. Delete the contents in the folder
    5. Turn ON Real-time Protection
    6. Turn ON Cloud-delivered Protection
    That's it... Now check protection History, it's empty.
    Done!
     
    Zehlewi, May 5, 2021
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  3. vicf1 Win User
    Clear Windows Security Center (Defender) Protection History

    Did not work for me. After going through all steps I still have protection history full
     
    vicf1, May 5, 2021
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  4. Time Lady Win User

    Windows Defender History

    Windows defender protection history is missing

    Hi, have you had any other help yet?

    I have another suggestion, check under filter to see what’s set, if there’s a show all then select that.

    See if anything is listed under here:

    C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service

    Defender will automatically remove entries after 30 days anyway so unless you’re checking regularly there may be 0 entries shown due to this.
     
    Time Lady, May 5, 2021
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