Windows 10: Windows Defender only scanning 15 files

Discus and support Windows Defender only scanning 15 files in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Just today, Defender started scanning 15 files only (quick or full) Quick scan normally scans 38,000+Full 1.11M+ everything was OK yesterday, support... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by peterg136, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. PETERG136
    peterg136 Win User

    Windows Defender only scanning 15 files


    Just today, Defender started scanning 15 files only (quick or full) Quick scan normally scans 38,000+Full 1.11M+


    everything was OK yesterday, support will call on 20/09/2019


    Running Windows 10 (1809) on i7 laptop


    Has anyone come across this before?

    :)
     
    peterg136, Sep 18, 2019
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  2. 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, Sep 18, 2019
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  3. AVEMARIA
    avemaria Win User
    right click scan in windows defender?


    thanks for that.. i didn't notice the tutorial section :x

    I did the suggested registry change and it's now listed on the desktop context menu.. but all this does is ask if I want to open it, update, or start a scan... I was hoping for the option where you right click a specific file and it will have listed 'scan with windows defender' like other antivirus programs have.. MSE had it. I'll keep looking around to see if I can find it in the meantime..
     
    avemaria, Sep 18, 2019
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  4. MCK
    mck Win User

    Windows Defender only scanning 15 files

    Windows 10 Defender scanning downloaded files


    Running Win10 Home 64bit on a MSI Z270-A PRO motherboard, i7-6700, 16 GB ram.
    This is a new build for me and I just installed Win10 Home and did all updates.

    When I download programs with Defender running, do I have to manually scan the file before installing the program?

    When I tried to manually scan a downloaded program using the following method, it doesn't show results of the scan:
    • Rt click the file name.
    • In the pop up menu, click "Scan with Windows Defender"
    • A window pops up showing "Full Scan", "Custom Scan" and "Windows defender offline scan", but no results of the individual file scan.
    Thanks for any ideas.
     
    mck, Sep 18, 2019
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