Windows Security – Scan options.Ĭlick on Full scan, and then click on Scan now. Windows Security – Virus & threat protection.Ĭlick on Scan options. (Click for larger image.)Ĭlick on Virus & threat protection. Windows Security icon in taskbar notification area.Ĭlick on the Windows Security icon (you may need to click the caret in the taskbar - “^” - to expose the icon). We start in the Windows taskbar notification area.
Click on the Windows Security icon in the taskbar notification area.Ĭonsider a full scan whenever your machine is acting up or you suspect malicious behavior.
