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Windows Defender - Run a Full Virus Scan
This explains how to run a full virus scan on a PC running Windows Defender
Run a Full Virus Scan with Windows Defender (Windows 10)
- Click on the up arrow in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen if you do not see the white shield logo
- Double click on the white shield logo to open
- Click Virus & threat protection
- Click Advanced scan
- Click the Full Scan option if not already selected
- Click Scan Now
- Leave the scan window open until it is complete. Your results will be available at the time.
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