Windows 10: Windows Security skipped 1 file, how can I see what it was?

I scan my computer with Windows Security frequently-- usually once a day. About once a week I'll do a full scan, and maybe once every other week I'll do an offline scan, but for daily scans I do quick scan.


Tonight I did a quick scan and in Notifications it says that Windows Security skipped 1 file due to my exclusions or network settings, something like that. It's never skipped a file before, and I haven't set any exclusions-- in fact, when I go to the screen for exclusions there are no exclusions showing.


I want to know which file was skipped, because I want to be sure there's nothing suspicious going on, but I can't see any place to list any files that were excluded. Is there a way to list the excluded files?


I did a second quick scan and got the same message.


I did an offline scan and didn't see any messages.


I'm doing a full scan now to see if it shows the message.


If I haven't set any exclusions, what other reasons might it have for excluding a file? And how can I see which file was skipped? What's especially puzzling is that I've never seen it skip a file before.

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security failure update

Hello PJOC_56,

To better assist you, I'd like to know the following:

• Are you getting any error messages when checking for updates?

• Confirm the most recent KB update that your computer is trying to install. To check, refer to the steps below:

• Press Windows key + I, select Update & Security.
• Go to Windows Update, click on View installed update history.
  
  

Please verify if you're using any 3rd-party antivirus software. If yes, we recommend to try disabling it and proceed on installing the update.

If the issue still occurs, we recommend performing the steps below:

Step 1: Delete Temp Files

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in TEMP
and press Enter.

2. Delete all files and folders.

3. Skip files that cant be deleted.



Step 2: Delete %Temp% Files

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in
%TEMP% and press Enter.

2. Delete all files and folders.

3. Skip files that cant be deleted.



Step 3: Delete Software Distribution Folder

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in %windir% and press
Enter.

2. Go to Software Distribution Folder.

3. Delete all files and folders

4. Skip files that cant be deleted.

5. Check for the update.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Microsoft Releases Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

Yes, it is part of Windows 7 SP1: Hotfixes and Security Updates included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.xls
Open file and click on the "Update List" tab at bottom of MS Excel window to see list of KBs.

 

Skip or Merge files option missing after installing updates on the PC

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are not receiving the option to skip or replace the files, while copying files with same names. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Which updates were installed recently?
   
2. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   

To check the installed updates go to Settings >
Updates & Security > Windows updates > View installed update history.



Refer the article
Which version of Windows operating system am I running?



Meanwhile, you can follow the suggestion mentioned below and see if that helps.



Method 1:



Try resetting the File Explorer settings to defaults and see if that helps.

1. Press Windows + E key to open
   File Explorer.
   
2. Now click on View and click on
   Options.
   
3. On the Folder Options window click on
   Restore Defaults.
   
4. Now click on View tab and click on
   Restore Defaults.
   

Try copying the files with same names and see if you get the Skip or replace option window.



Method 2:



Uncheck the Folder Merge Conflicts option and see if that helps. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + E key to open
   File Explorer.
   
2. Now click on View and click on
   Options.
   
3. On the Folder Options window click on
   View tab.
   
4. Under Advanced settings scroll down and uncheck the option
   Hide folder merge conflicts.
   
5. Click on Apply and OK.
   

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the details of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator