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Click “Scan Options” to reveal more choices. Then, click on “Virus & Threat Protection” to open the Windows Defender Antivirus window.Ī quick scan isn’t the only scan available to you, however. Click the Start button, type “Windows Security” into the search bar, and then hit Enter or click “Open.” You can also access Windows Defender Antivirus from the Start menu. Open Windows Defender Antivirus from the Start Menu

If you have any security-related notifications it might have additional things, like a small yellow triangle.Ĭlick the icon to open Windows Security, then click on “Virus & Threat Protection.” Windows Security places an icon on the taskbar of every Windows 11 PC. There are a few ways to open Windows Security. Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and all of the scan options, are found within the Windows Security window. Here’s how you can use it to scan your PC. Microsoft Defender goes toe to toe with the best third-party antivirus available.

On the Protection updates screen, click the Check for updates, (Windows will automatically install any necessary protection updates).Microsoft’s Antivirus software has come a long way since the days of Microsoft Security Essentials.

On the Virus & threat protection screen, scroll down to Virus & threat protection updates, and then click Protection updates.

Refer to Step 1 and Step 2 in the Perform a virus scan section to open the Virus & threat protection screen.

If your computer has been offline or not connected to the College’s wired network for an extended period, you can manually check for protection updates by following these steps: IT Solutions performs Windows Defender protection updates on a daily basis, and all College‑issued computers will automatically receive these updates. (To view quarantined items, on the Virus & threat protection screen, click the Threat history link.)

If after one month the quarantined file is still visible in your quarantined items, please see the ITS Service Desk webpage to submit a support request.

NOTE: If the scan identifies an issue, it will quarantine the suspect file for one month before deleting it.