How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
If you suspect your device may be infected, or if you want to confirm that a previous infection appears to be cleaned, you should have Defender start a scan. Signs that your device might …
How malware can infect your PC - Microsoft Support
These are some of the most common ways that your devices can get infected with malware. Malware authors often try to trick you into downloading malicious files. This can be an email …
Microsoft resources and guidance for removal of malware and …
If you think your computer is infected, we recommend that you run the Microsoft Safety Scanner. The scan is free and will detect and remove many of the issues that customers frequently …
Virus and Threat Protection in the Windows Security App
Real-time protection is a feature in the Windows Security app that continuously monitors your device for potential threats such as viruses, malware, and spyware. This feature ensures that …
Protect your PC from ransomware - Microsoft Support
Use antimalware programs, such as Windows Security, whenever you’re concerned your PC might be infected. For example, if you hear about new malware in the news or you notice odd …
Troubleshoot problems with detecting and removing malware
How malware can infect your PC. Solve problems with detecting and removing malware with Windows Security, including incomplete scans, detection errors, and persistent malware.
Protect my PC from viruses - Microsoft Support
Use an anti-malware app - Installing an anti-malware app and keeping it up to date can help defend your PC against viruses and other malware (malicious software). Microsoft Defender is …
Ransomware detection and recovering your files - Microsoft …
Ransomware detection notifies you when your OneDrive files have been attacked and guides you through the process of restoring your files. Ransomware is a type of malicious software …
Scan an item with Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Windows Security (Windows Defender Security Center in previous versions of Windows) enables you to scan specific files and folders to make sure they're safe. You'll be notified immediately if …
Protection History - Microsoft Support
Common ways a threat might arrive include as an unsafe attachment in email, downloaded from an unsafe web site, or via an infected USB storage device. If you believe this to be a "false …
You cannot download the Microsoft Safety Scanner because of …
On an uninfected computer, browse to the Microsoft Safety Scanner download page, and then click Download Now. Click Save as, and then save the file to a USB flash drive or a blank CD. …