

#FREE ONLINE VIRUS SCAN SINGLE FILE HOW TO#
How to scan a file or folder manually with Defender using Command Prompt However, you can only use it to scan folders, not a specific file, which is why we're not listing this option. You can also use the "Custom scan" option from the "Virus & threat protection" section to perform custom scans. Right-click the selection and select the Scan with Microsoft Defender option.Īs you complete the steps, the Windows Security app will open in the "Virus & threat protection" page, where you'll be able to see the scan progress, result, and require action if malware is detected. Quick tip: You can select all items using the Ctrl + A keyboard shortcut, pressing the Ctrl key and selecting the items you want to scan, or selecting the first item, pressing the Shift key, and selecting the last item you need to check. Select one or multiple items (as necessary).
#FREE ONLINE VIRUS SCAN SINGLE FILE MANUAL#
To perform a manual scan for a specific file or folder with Microsoft Defender, use these steps:
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How to scan a file or folder manually with Microsoft Defender using File Explorer
