how to remove infected files from microsoft security scan

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how to remove infected files from microsoft security scan

jack smith 0

I am running Microsoft Security Scan. I shows infected files. What can I do?

Reza-Ameri 17,341 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-05-03T17:38:15.76+00:00

Is it still running the scan or is the scan completed?

Are you using Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Safety Scanner?

Normally, you have to wait until scan become complete and you will see the result.
Michelle Lundgren 0 Reputation points

2023-06-08T20:18:29.1166667+00:00

Then what after the scan has run. It doesn't tell me how to get rid of the infected files.

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Reza-Ameri 17,341 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-05-03T17:38:15.76+00:00

Is it still running the scan or is the scan completed?

Are you using Microsoft Defender or Microsoft Safety Scanner?

Normally, you have to wait until scan become complete and you will see the result.
Michelle Lundgren 0 Reputation points

2023-06-08T20:18:29.1166667+00:00

Then what after the scan has run. It doesn't tell me how to get rid of the infected files.

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Hello Jack,

Thank you for your question and for reaching out with your question today.

If this is the Microsoft Safety Scanner, it doesn't automatically remove malware or infected files. It will, however, show you where to find them. You should navigate to the file locations and identify the suspect file(s) and then use Microsoft Malware Protection Center to see if the file is known malware. if it is, then you should remove it from your system.

I also recommend running a Microsoft Defender scan of your system.

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