How to Enable Scanning of Network Drives in Windows 10 via Registry

Enable Network Drive Scan with Windows Defender in Windows 10

1. Open Registry Editor.
2. Go to the following Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scan. ...
3. Here, create a new 32-bit DWORD value named DisableScanningMappedNetworkDrivesForFullScan. ...
4. Restart Windows 10.

1. How do I enable Windows Defender in the registry?
2. How do I virus scan a network drive?
3. How do I map a network drive in the registry?
4. Can not see network drives in Windows 10?
5. How do I turn Windows Defender back on?
6. How do I turn Windows Defender on?
7. Does Windows Defender scan network drives?
8. Does Windows Defender scan all drives?
9. Does NAS need antivirus?
10. Where are network drives stored in registry?
11. How do I find my network drive in Windows 10?
12. How do I copy a full path of a mapped drive?

How do I enable Windows Defender in the registry?

Turn ON or Enable Windows Defender

1. Launch Run by pressing Win + R on your keyboard.
2. Type in regedit on the run window and click on ok.
3. Click Yes on the UAC prompt to continue.
4. The registry editor window will open.
5. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender.

How do I virus scan a network drive?

Navigate to Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Defender Antivirus> Scan . Locate Run full scan on mapped network drives on the right and double click it. Set Run full scan on mapped network drives to Enabled and click OK.

How do I map a network drive in the registry?

Using Registry Editor, navigate to HKCU\Network\driveletter where driveletter is the drive letter you used to map the drive. Change the value of the registry values RemotePath and UserName to match the UNC path and credentials that should be used to connect to the unavailable network share you wanted to map a drive to.

Can not see network drives in Windows 10?

If you can't see other computers on the network

You probably need to enable network discovery and file sharing. Open the desktop Control Panel (it's on the Win+X menu). If you're in Category view, choose View network status and tasks. If you're in one of the icon views, choose Network and Sharing Center.

How do I turn Windows Defender back on?

Turn on real-time and cloud-delivered protection

1. Select the Start menu.
2. In the search bar, type Windows Security. ...
3. Select Virus & threat protection.
4. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.
5. Flip each switch under Real-time protection and Cloud-delivered protection to turn them on.

How do I turn Windows Defender on?

To enable Windows Defender

1. Click the windows logo. ...
2. Scroll down and click Windows Security to open the application.
3. On the Windows Security screen, check if any antivirus program has been installed and running in your computer. ...
4. Click on Virus & threat protection as shown.
5. Next, select Virus & threat protection icon.
6. Turn on for Real-time protection.

Does Windows Defender scan network drives?

By default, Windows Defender in Windows 10 does not scan mapped network drives. SMB shares that you mapped as a drive letter can also include malware. ... If you are using Windows Defender as your primary protection software, you might be interested in enabling scanning of network drives during the full scan.

Does Windows Defender scan all drives?

Windows Defender Antivirus doesn't scan removable drives during full scans by default, but there are ways to enable the functionality. ... However, if you thought a "full scan" meant that the antivirus would check every storage device connected to your computer, think again.

Does NAS need antivirus?

You really don't need an antivirus on a NAS. An antivirus is just as unnecessary as all other antivirus applications.

Where are network drives stored in registry?

Mapped drives are assigned a drive letter in the registry, under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Network. Drive letters are usually listed in upper case. However, in some circumstances, the drive letter may be placed into the registry in lower case.

How do I find my network drive in Windows 10?

Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E. Click this PC in the left pane. Then, in the address bar enter the path to the network drive you would like to access. This will show you the list of available folders where you can choose the folder you have access to.

How do I copy a full path of a mapped drive?

Hold Shift down and right-click on the file and select "Copy as path".
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1. In the explorer window, right click the mapped drive in the file tree on the left.
2. Select Rename.
3. While the Text is highlighted, right_click->copy.
4. Now the path is copied (with some extra text that is easily deleted after copied to a new location.