Windows 11 defender scan offline USB key

Jeff Paradis 21 Reputation points
2022-12-14T14:24:57.437+00:00

Hi,

It's possible with defender offline to scan usb also? I'm looking for a offline solution for usb key.

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-16T02:24:16.777+00:00

    Hi.
    Windows Defender can of course scan USB offline. Specific steps are as follows:
    Settings>Update and Security>Windows Security Center>Virus and Threat Protection>Scan Options>Custom Scan, select the USB you want to scan, and scan offline.
    For details, please refer to this document:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-offline?view=o365-worldwide

    Hope the information is helpful.

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,636 Reputation points MVP
    2022-12-19T02:07:31.507+00:00

    Yes, you can.

    In Windows 10, open the Settings app and click Update & Security. This is Privacy & Security in Windows 11.

    Click Windows Security and then click the Open Windows Security button to launch the app.

    Open Virus & threat protection > Scan options, then select Custom scan.

    Click the Scan now button, and then navigate to the removable or external drive you want to scan.

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