Windows 10: Windows Defender Scheduled Scan

Discus and support Windows Defender Scheduled Scan in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I can't seem to get the Windows Defender Scheduled Scan on Windows 10 Pro to work. I have everything set correctly as far as I can tell and I set it to... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Gus Robatto, Mar 9, 2025.

  1. GUS ROBATTO
    Gus Robatto Win User

    Windows Defender Scheduled Scan


    I can't seem to get the Windows Defender Scheduled Scan on Windows 10 Pro to work. I have everything set correctly as far as I can tell and I set it to run 5 minutes ahead and when the scheduled time is reached it remains on "ready" status.I did a non destructive re-install of Windows this morning. All the Defender scheduled tasks were off and the last alleged scan was dated 11/30/1999.

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    Gus Robatto, Mar 9, 2025
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  2. SANTOSH_RAI
    Santosh_Rai Win User

    defender scans

    Hi Ian,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    This issue might occur if you have set any task scheduler for Windows Defender.

    I suggest you to delete the task for Windows defender and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Search and open Schedule tasks.

    • In the left-hand menu, open the Task Scheduler Library, then select
      Microsoft >Windows >Windows Defender.

    • Double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.

    • Select the Triggers panel, then select Delete.

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Mar 9, 2025
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  3. ANHNGUYEN19G&H
    anhnguyen19G&H Win User
    Windows Defender Scheduled Scan

     
    anhnguyen19G&H, Mar 9, 2025
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