How do I check for malicious activity on my computer?

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1. Make sure your computer has an active connection to the internet.
2. Go to Sysinternals.com.
3. Download Process Explorer and Autoruns.
4. Unzip these programs.
5. Right-click and run the program executable as Administrator, so it’s running in the Administrator’s security context.

How do I know if I have malicious software on Windows 10?

On Windows 10, open your Start menu, type “Security,” and click the “Windows Security” shortcut to open it. You can also head to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Open Windows Security. To perform an anti-malware scan, click “Virus & threat protection.”

How do I check Windows Defender logs?

To view a Microsoft Defender Antivirus event

1. Open Event Viewer.
2. In the console tree, expand Applications and Services Logs, then Microsoft, then Windows, then Windows Defender.
3. Double-click on Operational.
4. In the details pane, view the list of individual events to find your event.

Is Windows Defender can detect virus?

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a built-in malware scanner for Microsoft Windows 10. As part of the Windows Security suite, it will search for any files or programs on your computer that can cause harm to it. Defender looks for software threats like viruses and other malware across email, apps, the cloud, and the web.

How do I check my antivirus log?

The Antivirus logs can be viewed by selecting ‘Antivirus Events’ from the Show drop-down of the log viewer interface. Alternatively, the Antivirus log screen can be accessed by clicking the number beside ‘Detected Threats’ in the Advanced View of the Home screen in the Antivirus pane.

Is offline scan better than full scan?

Full Scan: Best run when system is not planned to be in use, as this will scan as many running files and programs as possible. Windows Defender Offline Scan: This option lets you restart Windows and runs a scan before the systems operating system has fully loaded.