
On the Protection updates screen, click the Check for updates, (Windows will automatically install any necessary protection updates).

On the Virus & threat protection screen, scroll down to Virus & threat protection updates, and then click Protection updates.After making your choice of a quick or full scan, click Run to start. Refer to Step 1 and Step 2 in the Perform a virus scan section to open the Virus & threat protection screen. Right-click the selected drive, folder, or files in Windows Explorer and then click Scan.If your computer has been offline or not connected to the College’s wired network for an extended period, you can manually check for protection updates by following these steps: IT Solutions performs Windows Defender protection updates on a daily basis, and all College‑issued computers will automatically receive these updates. (To view quarantined items, on the Virus & threat protection screen, click the Threat history link.) I am having issues with Windows Defender doing a quick scan on Windows 10S mode. Run a quick scan in Windows Security Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Virus & threat protection.


If after one month the quarantined file is still visible in your quarantined items, please see the ITS Service Desk webpage to submit a support request. NOTE: If the scan identifies an issue, it will quarantine the suspect file for one month before deleting it.
