On Windows 11, you can use the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan individual files and folders to make sure they are not infected, and I'll show you four methods.

And how do you do that? I simply use a file scanner to check for known threats like malware, viruses, and more. You can even use them to scan suspicious files already sitting on your computer.

Want to scan Windows offline before it boots up? Here is how to use Avast Boot Scan to remove Malware that cannot be removed in normal mode.

Windows Defender, if configured using GPEDIT, REGEDIT or PowerShell, can scan contents of archive files during a Manual or a Scheduled scan.

Do you have a suspicious file? If so, you can scan it for malware manually using Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 – here are three ways to complete the task.

Steps to Scan APK Files Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to scan an APK file using Metadefender or VirusTotal: Download the APK File: Ensure you download the APK file from a trusted source.

Over time, any Windows 11 computer will experience system corruption and eventually failure. Regular maintenance will repair system files and prevent future problems.

The tool gives you a choice for how to scan your documents: "Manual" or "Auto Capture." Manual capture means you can line up the document in the viewfinder yourself and take the scan as you would ...

While you're hunting for your deleted file, EaseUS conducts a deep scan to seek out files that may not have been uncovered in the first scan. That process isn't exactly speedy: On my drive, the ...

If you want to try the same scan again, choose Retake. If you initiated the scan from the Browse screen of the Files app, you'll be asked to select a folder in which to save your scanned documents.