Virus and Threat Protection in the Windows Security App
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan): Uses the latest definitions to scan your device for the latest threats. This happens after a restart, without loading Windows, so any persistent …
Three easy steps to improve your cybersecurity - Microsoft Support
On Windows 10 or 11 try running Microsoft Defender Offline. To do that make sure you've saved any files you have open, then go to Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan …
A new version of the Windows Update offline scan file, …
Describes the new Windows Update offline scan tool and changes that need to be incorporated for use.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
If you want a deeper scan, instead of selecting Quick scan in step 3, select Scan options and choose the type of scan you want. For the most complete scan, run Microsoft Defender …
Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows
If the printer appears as Offline even though it is powered on and connected, follow the below troubleshooting steps to resolve. Run the Windows printer troubleshooter. If you are using a …
Detailed information for developers who use the Windows Update …
Microsoft has changed the internal format of the WU offline scan file to solve the problem that is explained in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 926464. Any non-Microsoft solutions that …
Remove malware from your PC in Windows 8.1 or Windows 7
The Windows Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware. Use Microsoft Security Essentials in Windows 7. Select the Start icon, type Microsoft Security …
BitLocker overview - Microsoft Support
BitLocker is a Windows security feature that protects your data by encrypting your drives. This encryption ensures that if someone tries to access a disk offline, they won’t be able to read …
Multiple symptoms occur if an antivirus scan occurs while the …
The Wsusscan.cab file or the Wsusscn2.cab file is used to perform a scan of the computer locally, in an offline manner, without having to be connected to the Microsoft Update Web site. For …
Installing Microsoft Defender - Microsoft Support
Finally, Microsoft Defender will run an initial scan of your device to see if there are any threats already on it. That scan may take a while—depending on the speed of your device and how …