Sequimtech BLOG: How to Scan Mapped Network Drives with Windows Defender

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

How to Scan Mapped Network Drives with Windows Defender: If you’ve set up a mapped network drive on Windows 10, Windows Defender won’t scan it for viruses or malware by default during its scheduled scans. Here’s how to ensure your network drives are scanned.

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NOTE: Always scan any files you download from ANY site. I scan my files with FOUR different anti-virus programs, including: Malwarebytes, Spybot, Microsoft Security Essentials and AntiVir.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

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