Windows Defender, if configured using GPEDIT, REGEDIT or PowerShell, can scan contents of archive files during a Manual or a Scheduled scan.

Learn how to run Scans, update or purge Definitions in Windows Defender using the MpCmdRun.exe command-line tool in Windows 11/10.

Using Windows Defender from the Command Prompt provides advanced control and automation capabilities, making it particularly useful for scripting and managing multiple systems.

If your PC is infected with persistent malware such as Rootkits, you should consider using Windows Defender Offline scan feature. In this article, you'll learn how Windows Defender Offline scan ...

Windows Defender Antivirus doesn't scan removable drives during full scans by default, but there are ways to enable the functionality. Here's how.

This guide will help you get started with Windows Defender Offline, a powerful tool designed to remove malware that's deeply embedded in Windows 10.

Microsoft announced today that Windows Defender is the first antivirus to gain the ability to run inside a sandbox environment.

Microsoft's new update for Windows Defender allows its native antivirus to scan your system in the background without butting heads with other AV software.