Scan for malware with Microsoft Defender
- Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Quick scan.
- For a deeper pass, choose Scan options > Full scan and start it while you can leave the PC on.
- If you suspect something that loads before Windows, choose Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and allow the restart.
- Review Protection history for anything quarantined. Restore a file only when you are sure it is safe.
No scan replaces caution with email attachments. If you do not recognize the sender, do not open the file.