Scan an item with Windows Security - Microsoft Support Windows Security (Windows Defender Security Center in previous versions of Windows) enables you to scan specific files and folders to make sure they're safe You'll be notified immediately if any threats are found
Stay Protected With the Windows Security App - Microsoft Support One of the key benefits of the Windows Security app is its ability to provide real-time protection Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes immediate action to neutralize them
Getting started with anti-malware in Microsoft Defender If you're concerned and want to have Microsoft Defender run a scan right now, you can do that by going to the Device protection page from the Microsoft Defender dashboard