Cant right click scan for virus

I ran into a similar situation today. Not havin Yes, it would be good to see it for 64 bit, especially for USB drives as I don't think they are sca An Idea has already been posted for this. Win7 can't right click and select "Scan for Viruses". Posted Feb 23, PM. Reply Reply Privately Options Dropdown.

Was this option removed? Broadcom Employee. Migration User. RE: Win7 can't right click and select "Scan for Viruses". Not having to do with SEP though. Cant find windows defender folder in registry.

Cant find in Local group policy editor too. Microsoft Defender Antivirus folder present but also no Windows Defender folder. Kindly let me know whats happening or defender there but i cant find it. Attachments: Up to 10 attachments including images can be used with a maximum of 3.

I am also having this problem - updated to Win11 from 10, Windows defender was working as it should before update. Now, any time I click on windows defender or even the icon in notification area , windows tells me I need an app to perform the requested action and pops up microsoft store.

I'm pretty sure that means I need to re-install defender, but I have no idea where to find it! Do you mean when you want to scan a file with Windows Defender, you can't see Windows Defender option by right click the file in File Explorer, right? Those measure also apply to Windows Scan with Windows Defender - Add in Windows 8. I would not relay on third party software report about Windows Defender as Windows Defender it is a system build software.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus will then automatically turn on. If you're running Windows 10 for Enterprise, turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus by uninstalling all of your other antivirus programs. Open Windows Security settings. Security Windows 10 More Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you!