Virus threat list

This happens after a restart, without loading Windows, so any persistent malware has a more difficult time hiding or defending itself. Run it when you are concerned that your device has been exposed to malware or a virus, or if you want to scan your device without being connected to the Internet. This will restart your device, so be sure to save files you may have open. Note: Scan options was called Run a new advanced scan in early versions of Windows Want to stop running real-time protection for a short while?

You can use the Real-time protection setting to turn it off temporarily; however, real-time protection will turn back on automatically after a short while to resume protecting your device. Provide your device with access to the latest threat definitions and threat behavior detection in the cloud. This setting allows Microsoft Defender to get constantly updated improvements from Microsoft while you're connected to the internet.

This will result in more accurately identifying, stopping, and fixing, threats. Microsoft will notify you if you need to send additional files, and alert you if a requested file contains personal information so you can decide whether or not you want to send that file or not.

If you're concerned about a file and want to make sure it was submitted for evaluation you can select Submit a sample manually to send us any file you want. Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings can occasionally get changed by malicious, or careless, apps or processes; or sometimes by unaware people. With Tamper Protection turned on, important settings like real-time protection, can't be easily or accidentally turned off. Learn more about Tamper Protection. Use the Controlled folder access setting to manage which folders untrusted apps can make changes to.

You can also add additional apps to the trusted list so they can make changes in those folders. This is a powerful tool to make your files safer from ransomware.

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