How To Scan Your Device For Malware Windows 11 Windows 10 Scanning your Windows 11 or Windows 10 device for malware is straightforward with Microsoft Defender: start with a quick scan for routine checks, use a full or custom scan when you need deeper coverage, and run an offline scan if you suspect a stubborn infection
Suspect Your Windows PC Has Malware? How to Quickly . . . - How-To Geek To begin a scan, open Start, type "Windows Security", and click to open Next, select "Virus Threat Protection " Then click "Quick Scan" to initiate a scan Your scan should start immediately It will show you the progress, like estimated time remaining and number of files scanned