Windows 10: Windows Defender wont run offline scan

Discus and support Windows Defender wont run offline scan in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; My Windows Defender won't run an offline scan. I had no problems originally, but it hasn't worked for the past two months.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by M W 67, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. M W 67 Win User

    Windows Defender wont run offline scan


    My Windows Defender won't run an offline scan. I had no problems originally, but it hasn't worked for the past two months.

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    M W 67, Mar 19, 2021
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  2. Jorge Tan Win User

    offline scan by win defender

    Hi,

    To further assist you with your concern with Windows Defender, follow the steps below:

    • Open the Run window by pressing Window + R button.
    • Then type services.msc and hit "Enter".
    • Look for Windows defender service in the list and right click on it and select start.
    • Once Windows defender is opened try to do the offline scan on that window.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Jorge Tan, Mar 19, 2021
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  3. Steve C Win User
    Defender Periodic Scanning or Offline Scanning?

    That link does suggest it's useful to use Defender offline scanning in addition to periodic scanning and a third party real time anti virus (e.g. Kaspersky).
     
    Steve C, Mar 19, 2021
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  4. VivianWH Win User

    Windows Defender wont run offline scan

    Run windows defender offline with a Full Scan

    Hello,

    How to run a full scan with windows defender offline? By default, windows defender offline runs a quick scan. How can I override this? I'm trying to remove trojan downloader:win32/ by using windows
    defender, but it didn't work.
     
    VivianWH, Mar 19, 2021
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