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  2. I can not down load because the virus scan failed, how do I fix...

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    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\AttachmentOnce you have found the Attachment folder click on it to locate ScanWithAntivirus on the right side, right-click on ScanWithAntivirus, select modify and put the value as "0" (i.e equals "off").This will fix the problem of. "Virus Scan Failed" every time you attempt ...

  3. how can i run a security scan on windows 11 s? - Microsoft...

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    While Windows 11 S Mode offers automatic protection through Defender, manual scans are not available. Some features will be a little different if you're running Windows 10 or 11 in S mode. Because this mode is streamlined for tighter security, the Virus & threat protection area has fewer options. But don't worry—the built-in security of this ...

  4. fake virus infection pop ups - Microsoft Community

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    I am getting many pop-ups saying my PC is infected by a virus. I never click them on. And it happens before I go to the internet. So, I suspect it is some kind of malware. Windows defender scan says

  5. Windows Defender can't complete a full scan and just freezes...

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    Full scan of Windows Defender might take a while depending on the size of your HDD/SSD, may I ask how long have you tried to wait for the full scan? Prior to the issue, are there any recent changes on your computer? Let's try to perform the troubleshooting methods below and check if any of the resolves fixes the issue.

  6. How to run a virus scan using the "run" - Microsoft Community

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    To launch a scan using a command, first you need to open CMD as administrator. Then, please paste the following command: cd C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18*. MpCmdRun -Scan -ScanType X. Replace de X letter with the number according with the scan type that you plan to run. 1: Quick scan.

  7. defender scan option missing in windows 11 - Microsoft Community

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    Thanks for the reply. I tried all options Repair Reset Uninstall and did a restart after each option. Still no scan option in Windows Defender. Unless it is somewhere else as it is not where it used to be. Do you have defender on a pc to see where it is located and scan option is available. I have always just used Defender for my desk top security.

  8. How do I remove a persistent fake-virus alert popup?

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    Powered off, shut off network, powered on, Windows defender quick scan: came up clean. No pop-ups while network was off. Windows defender offline scan: behaved normally (warned of reboot, reboot, scan) came up clean. Pop-ups resumed when network was turned on.

  9. virus scan blocking downloads - Microsoft Community

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    virus scan blocking downloads I cannot download/open any pdf files from email or internet. Keeps giving me ...

  10. I'm running a full scan and it's taking over 30 hours to...

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    The program itself and how its scanning engine is designed to scan: using a signature database vs heuristic scanning or a combination of both...see How an Anti-virus Program Works. Options to scan for rootkits, adware, riskware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPS). Options to scan memory, boot sectors, registry and alternate data streams (ADS).

  11. How do i get rid of popup false virus alerts in Windows 11?

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    Really simple. Go into your browser settings, I use EDGE, go to >>>>> Cookies and site permissions. Manage and delete cookies and site data. Top of page: Cookies and data stored. (Manage and delete cookies and site data) Next down same page: Site permissions. (All sites)