Windows 10: Windows Defender scans way more files than there are on my drive

Discus and support Windows Defender scans way more files than there are on my drive in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, on my drive i have around 350K files according to file explorer but Windows Defender scans around 950K. Also, the amount of files scanned during... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Thomas Jacobs2, Sep 13, 2023.

  1. THOMAS JACOBS2
    Thomas Jacobs2 Win User

    Windows Defender scans way more files than there are on my drive


    Hello, on my drive i have around 350K files according to file explorer but Windows Defender scans around 950K. Also, the amount of files scanned during a full scan seem to fluctuate alot it seems. What could this be?

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    Thomas Jacobs2, Sep 13, 2023
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  2. BRIAN CAB
    Brian Cab Win User

    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    Hi Joe,

    to scan external drives using Windows Defender, follow the steps provided below.

    • Open Windows Defender.
    • Go to Settings tab.
    • Select the Advanced option.
    • tick the checkbox for Scan removable drives.

    Regards.
     
    Brian Cab, Sep 13, 2023
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  3. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User
    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I have Defender Windows 10. I tried using custom scan to select and scan external drives. The screen listing the drives comes up, but the "OK" button remains grayed out so unable to scan any of the drives listed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Sep 13, 2023
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  4. JOEJY
    JoeJY Win User

    Windows Defender scans way more files than there are on my drive

    Windows defender custom scan does not scan external drives

    I tried the custom scan in Defender Windows 10. It brings up the list of drives but the "OK" button remains grayed out when I select any drive in the list, so still unable to scan external drives... Any suggestion would be appreciated.
     
    JoeJY, Sep 13, 2023
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