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 the scan is …
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.
Stay Protected With the Windows Security App - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes immediate action to neutralize them. This proactive approach helps to prevent malware infections and keeps …
Schedule a scan in Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Learn how to schedule a Windows Defender Antivirus scan at a time and frequency that you choose.
Een scan op virussen of malware starten in Microsoft Defender
Als u vermoedt dat uw apparaat mogelijk malware bevat, moet u Microsoft Defender een scan uitvoeren. Dit doet u als volgt op Windows, Mac of Android.
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.
Starten einer Überprüfung auf Viren oder Schadsoftware in Microsoft ...
Wenn Sie vermuten, dass Ihr Gerät möglicherweise Schadsoftware enthält, sollten Sie Microsoft Defender eine Überprüfung ausführen. Hier erfahren Sie, wie Sie dies unter Windows, Mac oder …
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 Antivirus that is …
Antivirus and antimalware software: FAQ - Microsoft Support
You can always download and run our on-demand security scanners, such as the Microsoft Safety Scanner or Microsoft Defender Offline. These scanners can be installed at the same time as any real …