Windows 10: Windows defender -ScanType and -File option usage.

Can the -File option be used with the -ScanType 1 and -ScanType 2? Or is -File only valid for -ScanType 3?If I run a quick scan -ScanType 1 with the -File option, does it run a quick scan of the files in the path I provided?Thanks,Nate

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All files on Downloads folder gone after updating windows defender

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I understand the inconvenience caused to you. We will help you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to recover the deleted files in Windows Defender and check if it helps.

• In the search box type as ‘Windows Defender’ and click on it.
• Under the tab ‘History’ select the option ‘Quarantined items’.
• Click on ‘View Details’ and check if any files are available.
• If the files are present then click on the file and click on ‘Restore’.

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Windows Defender

I can't figure that link out, but I did manage to somewhat get it working

I'm using the command "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" under Actions - program/script and under add arguments...

-Scan ScanType 1 with no quotes "

Scantype 1 is a quick scan

Scantype 2 is a full scan

It opens a dos window and runs instead of the actual Windows Security app which I prefer

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.