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Discussions about virus removal often involve Windows Defender scans that require a restart to complete cleaning. Users report that after running a full scan, Defender may stop mid-process and prompt for a restart, sometimes repeatedly. This can occur even after uninstalling other security software like MalwareBytes. The restart request may refer to either the Defender service or the entire PC. Troubleshooting such issues involves understanding why Defender cannot finish removal without a reboot and ensuring no conflicting antivirus software remains.
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Defender unable to clear viruses
I ran Defender Quick Scan and it worked fine Then I ran Full Scan. It found a number of problems (see attachment) But it kept stopping during the process of cleaning and asking to restart (not sure if it mean Defender or the PC) It did several times, I investigated online and I found a similar...- qim
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- full scan issues threat service stopped virus removal restart windows defender
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- Forum: Windows Security