Windows 10: Windows Defender periodic scan re-enables itself

Discus and support Windows Defender periodic scan re-enables itself in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I disable it in task scheduler but it keeps enabling itself. How do I permanently disable periodic scans? What's the point of having periodic scans... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/distopija, Mar 13, 2020.

  1. /U/DISTOPIJA
    /u/distopija Win User

    Windows Defender periodic scan re-enables itself


    I disable it in task scheduler but it keeps enabling itself. How do I permanently disable periodic scans? What's the point of having periodic scans anyway if the protection is active 24/7 and scanning everything as it comes into the pc?

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    /u/distopija, Mar 13, 2020
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  2. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Defender Periodic Scanning or Offline Scanning?


    That link does suggest it's useful to use Defender offline scanning in addition to periodic scanning and a third party real time anti virus (e.g. Kaspersky).
     
    Steve C, Mar 13, 2020
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  3. ANSEDORO
    AnSeDoRo Win User
    Limited Periodic Scanning turns off

    I use Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.0.1 MP5

    In Windows Defender i need to use only Limited Periodic Scanning. SEP is default antivirus.

    Microsoft says:

    Enabling Windows 10 Limited Periodic Scanning <--- THIS TURNS OFF


    If you are not using Windows Defender as your antivirus program on Windows 10, you can enable
    Limited Periodic Scanning under Settings.

    • Navigate to Settings -> Update & Security ->
      Windows Defender.
    • Turn Limited Periodic Scanning on.


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    AnSeDoRo, Mar 13, 2020
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  4. LE BOULE
    Le Boule Win User

    Windows Defender periodic scan re-enables itself

    Le Boule, Mar 13, 2020
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