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In thishow-to guide, I’ll outline four ways to manually scan files for malware on Windows 11.

The files are not infected if you receive the “found no threats” message.

Windows 11 Defender file manual scan

Scan with Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Defender scan options

Antivirus custom scan

Command Prompt Microsoft Defender path

Command Prompt virus scan for folder

PowerShell Microsoft Defender scan folder command

Windows 11 fix with DISM and SFC

Windows 11 File Explorer search

Windows 11 clean install

Microsoft Edge Scareware blocker

Windows 11 msconfig

Windows 11 mount ISO file

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

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