To perform a Windows Defender offline scan, use the offline scan feature. Open the Start Menu and then click Settings. Next, click on Update and security and then select Windows Defender, to open the ...

The Windows Defender antivirus program, also known as Windows Security, comes installed with Windows 11/10. It is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and scan from a trusted environment.

If you think your PC is infected with some kind of malware or you just want to do a scan as part of a digital cleanup, Windows has a built-in security tool that can help you on your way — no ...