

When you first set-up Microsoft Defender on your device we'll run an initial scan to make sure you're starting off clean. Once you complete the steps, the antivirus will perform a full scan on Windows 11 to remove any malware.Note: Microsoft Defender currently offers anti-malware only on Windows, Mac, and Android. Type the following command to start a full malware scan and press Enter: start-mpscan -scantype fullscan Search for PowerShell, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option. To start a full virus scan with PowerShell, use these steps: Once the scan is complete, the “Scan finished” message will return on the screen. You will notice the “Start scanning” messages as you execute the command.

Type the following command to run a full virus scan and press Enter: mpcmdrun -scan -scantype 2Īfter you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender will scan, detect, and remove any malware on the computer. Type the following command to locate the latest version of Microsoft Defender Antivirus installation and press Enter: cd C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4*

Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option. To run a Microsoft Defender Antivirus scan with commands, use these steps:

Run a full virus scan with Command Prompt If anything is detected, the antivirus will remove (or quarantine) the threats automatically. Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will scan the computer for viruses and other types of malware. Select the Full scan option to check the entire system for viruses and any other type of malware. Under the “Current threats” section, click on Scan options. Search for Windows Security and click the top result to open the app. To perform a full virus scan on Windows 11, use these steps:
