Windows 10 uses windows defender as a free default antivirus
solution. While protection is solid, Windows Defender seems to lack an option
for scheduled scans. But luckily there is a hidden option for automated scans
which is just missing in the interface.
10 improves many features and offers a much better
experience than Windows 8. But nothing has done with Windows Defender.
Microsoft’s own free antivirus app comes with the same reduced features set it
already had in Windows 8.
Windows Defender still lacks an option for automated /
scheduled scans in its interface.
There is a custom scan option which offers nothing else than
picking the drives and folders for scanning. “Custom options”- a bold
exaggeration.
Turning on
automated virus scans with the hidden scheduler
But not so quick! In best Microsoft style, a feature for
scheduled scans is indeed there – but they just didn’t put it into Windows
Defender’s interface. To use it, you have to refer to the Windows 10 Task Scheduler.
1. Open the Windows 10 Task Scheduler
Type task in the search bar and click on Task Scheduler.
2. Open Scheduled Scans in the Windows
Defender task section
Once the Task Scheduler opens, browse down to Microsoft->Windows -> Windows
Defender in the left hand plane. Search the item Windows Defender Scheduled Scan in the
right-hand side and double-click on it.
3. Create a Trigger
Change to the Trigger Tab and click new to create the new Trigger. In the On a
schedule panel you can select the time and date you want it to run. You can do
a scan every day, weekly or at specific days every week.
That’s everything. Once you save you trigger and reboot,
your automated scans should be active. Windows 10 will show your scheduled
virus scan in a list. If you want you could also combine different triggers.
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