Windows 10: Windows Defender Scans

Discus and support Windows Defender Scans in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; According to the Event Viewer, a Windows Defender Scan is listed it as "Scan Type: Antimalware." Does that include all threats? When I do a manual... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by kitpzyxmsir, Feb 18, 2018.

  1. KITPZYXMSIR
    kitpzyxmsir Win User

    Windows Defender Scans


    According to the Event Viewer, a Windows Defender Scan is listed it as "Scan Type: Antimalware." Does that include all threats?

    When I do a manual scan, and then go to see the results, the results aren't there and the Scan history usually only lists an automatic scan done at a previous time, and I have to go tot he event viewer to see it. Is there a tool that will allow me to easily view only scans?

    Also, is a quick scan sufficient? What does a scan of the OS drive do that is different that the quick scan?

    :)
     
    kitpzyxmsir, Feb 18, 2018
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  2. SMORBOLL
    Smorboll Win User

    How do I locate and delete spyware from my iPhone 5s and my HP Pavilion laptop.

    You can run a scan with Windows Defender. If that fails to find anything on your laptop, you can also try a Windows Defender offline scan.

    Windows Defender Full Scan

    • Press Windows Key and type Windows Defender.
    • Choose Full Scan and select Scan Now.

    Windows Defender Offline Scan

    • In Windows Defender, choose Offline Scan.
    For your iPhone, it is unlikely it was infected with malware. If it was, you can always reset your phone. AV programs do not exist for iPhone.
     
    Smorboll, Feb 18, 2018
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  3. QUIETMAN7 - MVP
    quietman7 - MVP Win User
    Windows Defender: Can I stop the DAILY requests to scan?

    Windows Defender will regularly scan your computer in order to help keep it safe. However, you can schedule Windows Defender to scan at a time and frequency that you choose.


    You may want to read the comments by GreginMich in this
    topic     in regards to Automatic Maintenance, Scheduled Scan and Limited Periodic Scanning.

    Tip:
    How to Add Windows Defender scanning or offine scan to the context menu in Windows 10
     
    quietman7 - MVP, Feb 18, 2018
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  4. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    Windows Defender Scans

    Yes. Malware includes all threats.

    Evaluation criteria for malware and unwanted software - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
    Windows Defender Antivirus and Microsoft antimalware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
     
    TairikuOkami, Feb 19, 2018
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  5. KITPZYXMSIR
    kitpzyxmsir Win User
    ok, so it appears that in the absence of a reported abnormal finding, you can be comfortable with the quick scan quick scan. I looked at he event viewer and didnt realize how active windows defender was.

    Thanks.
     
    kitpzyxmsir, Apr 5, 2018
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