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 ...

Microsoft's bootable security scanner has emerged from beta and deserves a permanent place in your Windows bag of tricks Microsoft’s rootkit-busting scanner, Windows Defender Offline, has emerged from ...

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 ...