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Discussions about Windows Defender scan history often involve users checking the History tab to see if threats were found and quarantined. In this thread, a user reports that after clicking a Windows Defender notification, the History tab always shows no detections, leading them to question whether Defender is actually scanning effectively. The recurring theme is confusion about scan history appearing empty despite regular system scans, and users seeking confirmation that Defender is working as intended.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Do other people see this happen...

    Hi Often when I boot my computer I get a notice that says "Windows Defender needs to scan your system" in the Action Center. When I click on the message, sometimes it takes me to the Windows Defender Window, where it says that everything is up to date my computer is clean and no action needs...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • action center antivirus computer boot defender issues definition updates malware malwarebytes performance quarantine scan history security superantispyware system scan troubleshooting update user experience virus protection windows defender windows update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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