How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Scan an item with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
You'll be notified immediately if any threats are found. To scan specific files or folders, right-click a file or folder, select Show more options, and then select Scan with Microsoft Defender. When …
Virus and Threat Protection in the Windows Security App
Learn how to use virus and threat protection options in Windows Security to scan your device for threats and view the results.
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender
If you're concerned and want to have Microsoft Defender run a scan right now, you can do that by going to the Device protection page from the Microsoft Defender dashboard.
Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Learn how to schedule a Windows Defender Antivirus scan at a time and frequency that you choose.
Stay Protected With the Windows Security App - Microsoft Support
One of the key benefits of the Windows Security app is its ability to provide real-time protection. Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes …
Een item scannen met Windows-beveiliging - Microsoft …
Met Windows-beveiliging (of Windows Defender-beveiligingscentrum in eerdere versies van Windows) kunt u bepaalde bestanden en mappen scannen om ervoor te zorgen dat ze veilig …
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Important: This article is about the Microsoft Defender app that is included with Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscriptions. If you're looking for information about the Microsoft Defender …
Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Learn how to schedule a Windows Defender Antivirus scan at a time and frequency that you choose.
Dark web monitoring in Microsoft Defender FAQ
You'll now receive an alert on every device that you're signed into Microsoft Defender on. The alert will also appear on the Microsoft Defender dashboard, and in the Alerts & History page in …