Would you like to learn how to use Powershell to manually scan files and folders using Windows Defender? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to start a custom Windows Defender scan using Powershell.
• Windows 2012 R2
• Windows 2016
• Windows 2019
• Windows 10
• Windows 7
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Tutorial Powershell - Scan files or folders using Windows Defender
As an Administrator, start an elevated Powershell command-line.
Use Powershell to scan a folder using Windows Defender.
In our example, we started the custom scan of a folder named TEST on the root of drive C.
Use Powershell to scan a file using Windows Defender.
In our example, we started the custom scan of a file using Windows Defender and Powershell.
Congratulations! You are able to scan files or folders using Windows Defender via Powershell command-line.
