


The scan may take up to fifteen minutes. If any malware is found, you’ll be prompted to clean it up from within the Microsoft Defender Offline interface. RELATED: What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10 and 11? (Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough?)Īfter you click this button, your computer will automatically reboot and begin scanning your PC for malware. Select “Microsoft Defender Offline scan” to choose an offline scan.
