Windows 10: Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10

Discus and support Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10 in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10. on all my updated Win 10 machines 14 files and it quits, custom seems to... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PaulRx4, Sep 19, 2019.

  1. PaulRx4 Win User

    Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10


    Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10.

    on all my updated Win 10 machines 14 files and it quits, custom seems to work.

    :)
     
    PaulRx4, Sep 19, 2019
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  2. jsfitz54 Win User

    Windows 10 Anniversary Update Issues

    Problems with W10 Anniv auto update:

    Mom's: (x58 Xeon 5677) Windows Defender was not turned back on automatically (it was "on" in the 1511 edition) and she had a Trojan. Full system scan to eradicate.
    Her Epson printer was knocked off, had to uninstall by Device Manager pull USB cable and reconnect cable. W10 did the rest.

    Step-mom's: (HP pre built) Windows Defender not turned back on by default. Her USB Seagate Expansion Drive 2Tb was offline so all backup routines were halted. Had to rerun backup plan. Had her do a full virus scan.

    Step-dad's: (Dell Optiplex tweaked upgrades) Windows Defender not turned back on by default. Full Scan.
     
    jsfitz54, Sep 19, 2019
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  3. 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?
     
    Flogger23m, Sep 19, 2019
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  4. Brink Win User

    Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10

    Remove Scan with Windows Defender


    I've updated step 3 in OPTION ONE below. It should work for you now. Windows Defender only scan a few files and quits after update on Win 10 :)

    Scan with Windows Defender Context Menu - Add in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Sep 19, 2019
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