Windows Defender Off-Line Scan

Within Windows 10, Windows Defender has an off-line scan option.  Launch Windows Defender and click on the virus icon.

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Click on the Advanced Scan link.

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Select the Windows Defender Offline scan option, and then click on the Scan Now button.

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Click on the Scan Now button within the new dialog box that appears.

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After the computer reboots, a dialog box will be displayed showing the status of the scan.

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After the scan has completed, the computer should reboot again.