The Windows 11 operating system comes with a free anti-malware engine called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. It provides real-time defence against every kind of malware imaginable, including viruses, spyware, and malware. The functioning of Windows Security will not be impacted by the installation of a third-party antivirus, however Microsoft Defender Antivirus will be automatically blocked. Virus scanTo start a virus scan with Microsoft Defender, follow these steps: - Open start menu.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Open Windows Security.
- Click on Virus & threat protection.
- Click on Quick scan.
Full virus scanA full virus scan will take longer, but it will definitely check all files, folders and applications. To start a full virus scan with Microsoft Defender, follow these steps. - Open start menu.
- Select Settings.
- Click on Update & Security.
- Click on Virus & threat protection.
- Click on Scan Options.
- Click on Full Scan.
- Click on Scan now.
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