Clear Protection History in Windows Defender on Windows 10 Using Event Viewer

Method 1

1. Press Windows key + X together from the keyboard and click on File explorer to open file explorer.
2. Go inside C: folder , usually where your windows OS is installed.
3. Click on View and make sure that hidden items is checked.
4. Now, you will see hidden folder ProgramData. ...
5. Now, Delete all the files inside it.

1. How do I delete my protected history?
2. How do I permanently disable Windows Defender real-time protection in Windows 10?
3. Where is threat history in Windows Defender?
4. Can you delete Windows Defender scans?
5. What is protection history in Windows 10?
6. Does Windows 10 Defender scan for malware?
7. How do I turn off Windows Defender 2020?
8. How do I turn off Windows Defender permanently?
9. Can't enable Windows Defender antivirus Windows 10?
10. How do you see what Windows Defender is blocking?
11. How do I open Windows Defender history?
12. How do you see what Windows Defender is scanning?

How do I delete my protected history?

Right-click Windows Defender, and click on Open. From the two options in the middle pane, right-click on Operational, and click Open to view all the past logs. Now, under Windows Defender folder on the left pane, right-click on Operational. Click on Clear Log… on the menu.

How do I permanently disable Windows Defender real-time protection in Windows 10?

How to disable Windows Defender Antivirus using Security Center

1. Open Windows Defender Security Center.
2. Click on Virus & threat protection.
3. Click the Virus & threat protection settings option.
4. Turn off the Real-time protection toggle switch.

Where is threat history in Windows Defender?

Search for Windows Security and click the top result to open the app. Click on Virus & threat protection. Under the "Current threats" section, click the Protection history option. Confirm the list of threats found by Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Can you delete Windows Defender scans?

yes, it is actually ok even if you are using defender. I have just deleted all files in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Store on my windows 10 to see what would happen, defender still appears to be working fine.

What is protection history in Windows 10?

The Protection History page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your behalf, Potentially Unwanted Apps that have been removed, or key services that are turned off.

Does Windows 10 Defender scan for malware?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a built-in malware scanner for Microsoft Windows 10. As part of the Windows Security suite, it will search for any files or programs on your computer that can cause harm to it. Defender looks for software threats like viruses and other malware across email, apps, the cloud, and the web.

How do I turn off Windows Defender 2020?

Turn off antivirus protection in Windows Security

1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings (or Virus & threat protection settings in previous versions of Windows 10).
2. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run.

How do I turn off Windows Defender permanently?

To disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus permanently on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit. ...
3. Browse the following path: ...
4. Double-click the Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy. ...
5. Select the Enabled option to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus. ...
6. Click the Apply button.
7. Click the OK button.

Can't enable Windows Defender antivirus Windows 10?

Can't Turn Windows Defender on in Windows 10

• Open Windows Defender by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Defender, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Defender.
• Click Tools, and then click Options.
• Click Administrator, select or clear the Use this program check box, and then click Save.

How do you see what Windows Defender is blocking?

How to check if Windows Firewall is blocking a program?

1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run.
2. Type control and press OK to open Control Panel.
3. Click on System and Security.
4. Click on Windows Defender Firewall.
5. From the left pane Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.

How do I open Windows Defender history?

Click the "use Windows Defender" link in the Settings app to access Windows Defender, and then click over to the History tab. Click "View details" to view detected malware. You can see the name of the malware and when it was found and quarantined.

How do you see what Windows Defender is scanning?

Where can I find scan results? To see the Windows Defender Offline scan results: Select Start , and then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection .