Windows 11 defender scan offline USB key

Question

Hi,

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

Thanks

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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.