{"id":443199,"date":"2022-05-06T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2022-05-06T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T17:00:52","slug":"how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Scan With Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29385f99084\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29385f99084\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Scan_With_Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Scan With Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/#Open_Windows_Defender_from_the_Task_Bar\" >Open Windows Defender from the Task Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/#Open_Windows_Defender_Antivirus_from_the_Start_Menu\" >Open Windows Defender Antivirus from the Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/#How_to_Run_a_Scan\" >How to Run a Scan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-scan-with-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-11\/#More_Advanced_Options\" >More Advanced Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Scan_With_Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Scan With Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-798406\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/security.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/security.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/security.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows Security Logo Header hiding in W11 logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s Antivirus software has come a long way since the days of Microsoft Security Essentials.\u00a0 Microsoft Defender goes toe to toe with the best third-party antivirus available. Here\u2019s how you can use it to scan your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and all of the scan options, are found within the Windows Security window. There are a few ways to open Windows Security.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Windows_Defender_from_the_Task_Bar\"><\/span>Open Windows Defender from the Task Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows Security places an icon on the taskbar of every Windows 11 PC. The icon is a small blue shield. If you have any security-related notifications it might have additional things, like a small yellow triangle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802514\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/clickblue-shield.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"123\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click the icon to open Windows Security, then click on \u201cVirus &amp; Threat Protection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802515\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/click-virus-and-threat-protection.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Virus and Threat Protection,&quot;\" width=\"379\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_Windows_Defender_Antivirus_from_the_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Open Windows Defender Antivirus from the Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also access Windows Defender Antivirus from the Start menu. Click the Start button, type \u201cWindows Security\u201d into the search bar, and then hit Enter or click \u201cOpen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802516\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/start-menu-start.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type &quot;Windows Security&quot; into the taskbar search.\" width=\"400\" height=\"374\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, click on \u201cVirus &amp; Threat Protection\u201d to open the Windows Defender Antivirus window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802515\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/click-virus-and-threat-protection.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Virus and Threat Protection,&quot;\" width=\"379\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Run_a_Scan\"><\/span>How to Run a Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Click \u201cQuick Scan\u201d if you don\u2019t have a ton of time to run a scan. A quick scan will just check your startup folders and the registry to make sure there is nothing malicious hiding in either place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802520\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/click-quick-scan.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Quick Scan,&quot;\" width=\"469\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Advanced_Options\"><\/span>More Advanced Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A quick scan isn\u2019t the only scan available to you, however. Click \u201cScan Options\u201d to reveal more choices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802518\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/click-scan-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Scan Options.&quot;\" width=\"469\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what the options all do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick Scan<\/strong> \u2013 A quick scan checks your startup folders and the registry for viruses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full Scan<\/strong> \u2013 A full scan will scan every file and folder on your computer, the registry, all of your startup items, and can be configured to scan network-attached drives as well. A full scan can takes hours depending on how much storage you have and how fast your computer is \u2014 you should probably wait and run a full scan when you won\u2019t need your computer for a few hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Scan<\/strong> \u2013 A custom scan can be set to target whatever folders you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender Offline Scan<\/strong> \u2013 The offline scan is used when malware is difficult to remove while the operating system, Windows 11, is active. Running a scan offline scans the computer for malware before the operating system loads, giving the antivirus a chance to remove the virus while it can\u2019t protect itself. The malware might have written itself into a place the antivirus can\u2019t delete it, or it could be actively blocking the antivirus from deleting it under normal circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the scan type you want, then click \u201cScan Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-802519\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/click-a-scan-option-then-click-scan-now.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a scan setting, then click &quot;Scan Now.&quot;\" width=\"550\" height=\"476\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Give the scan time to run. If malware is detected, Microsoft Defender will suggest ways to deal with the problem. You should follow the recommendations. You might want to run an offline scan, too, just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like a second opinion, take a look at our favorite third-party antivirus programs. 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