How to Run a Virus & Threat Protection Scan on Windows

This article provides step-by-step instructions for performing a Full Scan using Windows Virus & Threat Protection.

How To:

• How to run a virus scan on your computer.

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Virus and Threat Protection Scan

• In the Windows search bar, type "Virus & Threat Protection" and select it from the results.

• In the window that opens, click on "Scan options."

• Select the "Full scan" option by clicking the corresponding bubble.

• Click "Scan now" to begin the scan.

• Once the scan is complete, review the results.

• If requested, please take a screenshot of the results and send it to OIT.

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