Even if you are not using Windows Defender as your (primary) antivirus program on Windows 10, you can still enable Limited Periodic Scanning.
Thus you can get a 'second opinion' by simply using the Limited Periodic Scanning feature of Windows Defender.
- Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Defender.
- Turn Limited Periodic Scanning on.
When a threat is found, Windows Defender will notify you with a Windows 10 notification. In most cases, Windows Defender will also automatically take action on the threat. Clicking on the notification will open Windows Defender where you can further review the threat that was found and the action that was automatically taken.
If you are already using Windows Defender as your antivirus program on Windows 10, then you already have this feature enabled. Windows Defender periodically scans your PC, also known as Scheduled scans.
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