How to Run a Defender ATP (Windows Security) Scan on a PC

Step 1

Click the search icon on the bottom left and search for Windows Security.

Step 2

Click Open to open the Windows Security (Defender ATP) application.

Step 3

Click Virus & Threat Protection from the left-side menu.

Step 4

You will be taken to the Scanning screen. If you would like to initiate a manual quick scan, click the Quick Scan button.

Step 5

To conduct a full scan, click Scan options under the Quick scan button.

Last modified: September 25, 2020