How to Run a Virus & Threat Scan on Windows 10 & 11

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How do I run a virus scan on Windows 10 & 11?

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  1. On the bottom right corner of your screen, click on the arrow.

Click on Arrow

  1. Click on the Shield icon.

Click on the Shield

  1. Select the Virus & threat protection button.

Select the Virus & threat protection button

  1. Click on Run a new advanced scan.

Run a new advanced scan

  1. Verify that the Full scan option is selected, and click on Scan now.

Full scan option is selected

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