Windows 10: Windows Defender scanning USB Drive

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  1. ABOBAKRSULTAN
    AbobakrSultan Win User

    Windows Defender scanning USB Drive


    Does windows defender scan devices connected to the PC such as USD drive?


    [Original Title: windows defender]

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    AbobakrSultan, Nov 10, 2020
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  2. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I tried the custom scan in Defender Windows 10. It brings up the list of drives but the "OK" button remains grayed out when I select any drive in the list, so still unable to scan external drives... Any suggestion would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Nov 10, 2020
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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, Nov 10, 2020
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  4. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Windows Defender scanning USB Drive

    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I have Defender Windows 10. I tried using custom scan to select and scan external drives. The screen listing the drives comes up, but the "OK" button remains grayed out so unable to scan any of the drives listed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Nov 10, 2020
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