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Note: The only Apple operating system that needs antivirus software is macOS.

Macs also have antivirus software built in, although we also recommend installing a separate Mac antivirus.

Set the time and frequency of the scans.

Choose the Windows Defender Scheduled Scans.

Click the arrow next to the Task Scheduler Library on the left.

Under Current Threats, select Quick Scan/Threat History.

Right-click on file/folder in File Explorer.

While we recommend the best antivirus for Windows, these instructions are for the built-in software specifically. Let’s start with Windows 10’s built-in antivirus software, called both Microsoft Defender and Windows Defender. Next, we’ll perform scans on different operating systems. These instructions apply to any device or antivirus software: Since each app has different instructions, we’ll cover the major devices that need antivirus software: Windows, Macs, and Androids. With any antivirus scan, you can perform it with the individual antivirus app or within your device. View Packages How to Run an Antivirus Scan

Malwarebytes manual database update files