How to Scan for Viruses on your Windows 11 PC (MRT & Windows Security)
3Here’s the guide to scanning for viruses on your Windows 11 PC without brackets, written in a clear, step-by-step format:
Using Windows Security
Open Windows Security: Click the Start menu on the taskbar, type Windows Security, and hit Enter or select the app.
Go to Virus & Threat Protection: In the Windows Security window, choose Virus & threat protection from the left menu or main dashboard.
Run a Quick Scan: Under Current threats, click Quick scan. This checks common malware hiding spots and takes a few minutes. Follow prompts to handle any threats found.
Run a Full Scan: For a deeper check, click Scan options below Quick scan, select Full scan, then click Scan now. This scans all files and programs, taking 1-2 hours depending on your system.
Explore Other Scans: In Scan options, you can pick Custom scan to target specific folders or drives, or Microsoft Defender Offline scan for tough malware like rootkits—it restarts your PC to scan outside Windows. Choose one and follow the steps.
Review Results: After scanning, Windows Security shows detected threats and suggests actions like remove or quarantine. Approve them to clean your system.
Using the Malicious Software Removal Tool
Check for MSRT: Search mrt in the Start menu and hit Enter to see if it’s installed—it often comes via Windows Update. If not, download it from Microsoft’s official site by searching Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Run the Tool: Open mrt.exe, click Next, and choose Quick scan for a fast check, Full scan for everything, or Customized scan for specific areas. Click Next to start and follow prompts to remove threats.
Check Results: When done, MSRT lists what it found and removed, then closes since it’s a one-time tool.
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