How to clear protection history in Windows Defender on Windows 10

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. Select Clear or Save and Clear based on your requirement to clear the protection history.

1. What is protection history in Windows 10?
2. How do I permanently disable Windows Defender real-time protection in Windows 10?
3. Where are Windows Defender logs stored?
4. Can you delete Windows Defender scans?
5. How do I check Windows Defender history?
6. Does Windows 10 Defender scan for malware?
7. How do I turn off Windows Defender permanently?
8. How do I turn off Windows Defender 2020?
9. How do I completely disable Windows Defender?
10. How do you see what Windows Defender is blocking?
11. Is Windows Defender Offline Scan good?
12. How do I know if Windows Defender is scanning?

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.

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

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

Where are Windows Defender logs stored?

On Windows 7, Microsoft Defender logs are located in the “ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Support” directory. These logs often contain information regarding updates to the scanning engine or the signature database, as well as records of scans and detected malware (as well as any actions taken).

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.

How do I check Windows Defender history?

How to view malware protection history using Windows Security

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

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 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.

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 completely disable Windows Defender?

Solution

1. Open Windows Start menu.
2. Type Windows Security.
3. Press Enter on keyboard.
4. Click on Virus & threat protection on the left action bar.
5. Scroll to Virus & threat protection settings and click Manage settings.
6. Click the toggle button under Real-time protection to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus temporarily.

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.

Is Windows Defender Offline Scan good?

Windows Defender may prompt you to download and run Windows Defender Offline if it finds malware it can't remove. But, if you're concerned your computer might be infected, it's worth running an offline scan with something like Windows Defender Offline just to be safe.

How do I know if Windows Defender is scanning?

How do I know if Defender is even scanning- there's never anything in history

1. Press “Windows key + R”, type “services.msc” in the Run box and click “OK”
2. Find “Windows Defender Network Inspection Service”, right click and “Restart”
3. Now find “Windows Defender Service”, right click and “Restart”