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What is the command in the DOS environment to start the Microsoft antivirus?
Windows 7 comes with a command-line tool to start a scan with Windows Defender. Enter the following code into Command Prompt and hit Enter. cd C:\Program Files\Windows Defender MpCmdRun -Scan [scantype] Change the number to change the type of scan you want to run. 1= Quick Scan 2= Full Scan For example, MpCmdRun -Scan -2 will start a full system scan. Before starting the scan, Windows Defender will always update its database of virus signatures.
Does your computer have to be switched on for Windows Defender to run a scan?
No, the computer doesnt have to be switched on.
You want to use Windows Defender to protect a system from spyware and adware How do you do this?
Configure Windows Defender to check for spyware definitions, specify the action to take once items are detected, amd perform a scan of the system
How would you use windows denfender to perform a quick scan of the system right away?
open up defender and select the arrow on scan. a thing will come out under the arrow and select quick scan
What will you type at the dos command line to restart the Microsoft antivirus and what to check?
You can start a Windows Defender scan in Windows 7 by entering the following script in Command Prompt. You can find Command Prompt by going to: All Programs<Accessories<Command Prompt Enter this into Command Prompt: cd C:\Program Files\Windows Defender MpCmdRun -Scan [scantype] For the scantype, you put either the numbers 1 or 2. 1=Quick Scan 2=Full Scan For example, entering "MpCmdRun -Scan -2" would start a full system scan.
How often is a Windows virus scan performed automatically?
A Windows virus scan is not performed automatically if one does not configure it to scan a Windows computer automatically. An antivirus is protecting you automatically from opening a infected file.
Does the computer have to be on for a scheduled scan to run?
Yes
What are some free spyware scan software?
There are a number of free spyware can software packages one can download from the internet. Some of the best one's are 'Malwarebytes', 'Microsoft Windows Defender' and 'AVG'.
If your AVG antivirus is set to do a scan at a time when you are not online does it still do the scan?
Yes if AVG is scheduled to run the scan at a particular time it will run the scan .
Windows Fax and Scan cannot be used without what?
windows fax and scan cannot be used without
Where can a person download Bit Defender antivirus?
A person can download the Bit Defender antivirus online. Some websites that offer the Bit Defender antivirus include Bitdefender, Scan With, and FileHippo.
What can you do if there are virus in computer?
You could use Norton anti-virus and scan your computer and delete the files, or if you know the files then just delete it. You can also use windows defender. Just deleting a file containing a virus is often insufficient, as many viruses infiltrate the registry and other configurations in Windows. In the worst case, you may need to reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows. Use a professional, modern anti-virus tools - most of them can handle most viruses.
