Windows 10: Windows Defender & scanning USBs/external drives.

Discus and support Windows Defender & scanning USBs/external drives. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello all, I’ve moved from Norton to test out WD & would like to know whether Defender automatically scans USB devices upon connecting or will auto... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Bastet, Aug 15, 2018.

  1. BASTET
    Bastet Win User

    Windows Defender & scanning USBs/external drives.


    Hello all, I’ve moved from Norton to test out WD & would like to know whether Defender automatically scans USB devices upon connecting or will auto scan the files upon accessing/opening?

    Thanks,

    :)
     
    Bastet, Aug 15, 2018
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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, Aug 15, 2018
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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, Aug 15, 2018
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  4. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Windows Defender & scanning USBs/external drives.

    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, Aug 15, 2018
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