Windows 10: Windows Defender scan overheats my computer

Discus and support Windows Defender scan overheats my computer in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I use the Core Temp utility. The full scan always brings the cpu hovering around the 100% range, but today, while running a full scan, first time in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by kitpzyxmsir, Mar 9, 2021.

  1. KITPZYXMSIR
    kitpzyxmsir Win User

    Windows Defender scan overheats my computer


    I use the Core Temp utility. The full scan always brings the cpu hovering around the 100% range, but today, while running a full scan, first time in five years Core Temp gives me a notification that cpu temp is 68C, which is over the specified threshold. After scan now 31C.

    Any guess why now? Firefox running, nothing else.

    :)
     
    kitpzyxmsir, Mar 9, 2021
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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, Mar 9, 2021
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  3. BRIAN CAB
    Brian Cab Win User
    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.
     
    Brian Cab, Mar 9, 2021
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Windows Defender scan overheats my computer

    Remove Scan with Windows Defender

    I've updated step 3 in OPTION ONE below. It should work for you now. Windows Defender scan overheats my computer :)

    Add or Remove Scan with Windows Defender Context Menu in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Mar 9, 2021
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