Quick Scan Not Working in Windows 11/10 Windows Defender [Solution]
12Quick Scan Not Working in Windows 11/10 Windows Defender [Solution]
Commands Used:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
There could be times when Windows Defender or Windows Security Quick Scan might not be working on Windows 11 or Windows 10 computers. In such situations, you could follow these tips and tricks to troubleshoot the issue. This tutorial explains most of the common scenarios along with the solutions so that you can get them fixed within moments.
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Running an antivirus program it’s essential for your system’s security. Windows 10 and Windows 11 come with a built-in antivirus, Windows Defender, that can protect your system against a variety of malware and related threats.
Microsoft’s antivirus program can perform three types of scans: quick, full, and custom.
Windows Defender provides antivirus which protects your PC from malware and spyware on Windows 10 or Windows 11. To make full use of it, you can also try to configure Windows Defender for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Getting the antivirus to scan your computer is pretty simple, all you have to do is check one of the three options and wait for the scan to complete.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.