Windows Defender - Run a Full Virus Scan
This explains how to run a full virus scan on a PC running Windows Defender
Run a Full Virus Scan with Windows Defender (Windows 10)
- Click on the up arrow in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen if you do not see the white shield logo
- Double click on the white shield logo to open

- Click Virus & threat protection

- Click Advanced scan

- Click the Full Scan option if not already selected

- Click Scan Now
- Leave the scan window open until it is complete. Your results will be available at the time.