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How to Scan a File or Folder with Windows Defender (Windows Security)

You can scan an individual file or folder in Windows 11 & Windows 10. Here are the steps to scan a file or folder with Windows Defender.

Windows Defender causing high CPU usage? Here’s a simple trick you can follow to set a limit to Windows Defender CPU usage in Windows 11 & 10.

Want Windows Defender to stop scanning and quarantine a specific program? Follow these steps to exclude apps & programs in Windows Defender.

Learn how to enable the built-in phishing protection using Windows Defender (Windows Security) in Windows 11 & 10 to protect from phishing attacks.

This guide shows you how to disable Windows Defender, also known as Windows Security in Windows 10 & 11, in simple and easy steps.

If Windows Defender is blocking a file or app, you can disable it temporarily. Here’s how to turn off Windows defender temporarily.

Windows Defender includes a command line tool that allows you to scan your PC for viruses via Command Prompt. Here’s how to use it.

If Windows Defender is not working properly, resetting it will help. Here are 3 methods to reset Windows Defender.

If you are facing problems with the SmartScreen security feature, you can disable it using Windows Defender, Registry, & Group Policy.

Want to clear the Protection History in Windows Defender? This tutorial show you two simple methods to clear the defender history.

Learn all the ways to open Windows Defender, from the Taskbar and Start menu to advanced methods like batch files and Task Scheduler.

This tutorial shows you how to delete quarantined items in Windows Defender and optionally configure it to delete them automatically.