How to Scan Your Windows 10 PC for Malware from the Command Line

Since Windows 8, Windows Defender comes pre-installed in Microsoft’s operating system, thus offering malware protection by default and without the need for third-party solutions.

Windows Defender has further evolved in Windows 10, and in April 2018 Update it’s the key part of the so-called Windows Defender Security Center, a security hub grouping all features that are related in any way to your system’s protection against cyber-threats.

For many users in general, and for power users in particular, Windows Defender is just the right choice when it comes to malware protection, especially because Microsoft is making big efforts to bring it in line with third-party products. Real-time protection, daily definition updates, and more improvements landing with new OS feature updates are all part of Windows Defender’s security arsenal.

There are moments, however, when a malware infection disables Windows Defender UI’s or makes it impossible to run a scan from its interface... (read more)

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