How to run a virus scan using the "run"

Question

I tried before to scan for virus using the "run". It is a windows feature but not from windows security.

Answer 1

Hi LauChi, my name is Jose, a Windows user like you. I'll be glad to help you today.

To launch a scan using a command, first you need to open CMD as administrator. Then, please paste the following command:

cd C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18*

MpCmdRun -Scan -ScanType X

Replace de X letter with the number according with the scan type that you plan to run.

1: Quick scan

2: Full scan

You can get additional information using this link:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/...

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Answer 2

No, i dont think it is the features from defender

it is runned using the "run" not cmd

I forgot what is the name of the program

i do know windows defender can do the same thing, but last time it scanned a virus which didnt show by defender

Answer 3

Windows has only one antimalware engine. If Defender does not found a virus, there is not other native antimalware tool that can found it. How many antivirus software do you have installed?

Answer 4

i only installed one!!! im pretty sure about it. The UI of the tab runned is quite different like the defender

Answer 5

Could you share a screenshot of the antivirus window, please?