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  1. Remove malware from your Windows PC - Microsoft Support

  2. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC.

    Important

    Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs.

    1. Open your Windows Security settings.

    2. Select Virus & threat protection > Scan options.

    3. Select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan), and then select Scan now.

    The Microsoft Defender Offline scan takes several minutes to run, and then your PC will restart.

    1. Open your Windows Security settings.

    2. Select Virus & threat protection > Protection history.

    The Microsoft Defender Offline scan will automatically detect and remove or quarantine malware.

  3. How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender

  4. Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Overview

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