Scanning a drive

Eric Mackie 20 Reputation points
2026-06-29T05:31:01.23+00:00

I need to scan an individual drive with defender but I do not see any option to do that.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy
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DaveM121 933.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-06-29T06:06:54.0433333+00:00

Hi Eric.

Open Windows Security.

Go to 'Virus and Threat Protection' to open Defender.

Click 'Scan Options'.

Select 'Customized Scan'.

Click 'Scan Now'.

Then navigate to select the drive you want to scan, and begin the scan of that drive.

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