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How to run a full scan with Windows Defender

  • Click on the Windows Start Menu   
  • Start typing Security, then click on the Windows Security app

  • Click on Virus & Threat Protection > Scan Options

  • Select Full scan then click Scan now

  • The scan will start and you are free to close that window. If there are any threats detected, you will get a pop-up from the system tray down by the clock and the tray icon will look like this:

You can then click on the Windows Security icon to see the recommendations for remediation.

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