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Microsoft Defender enable network file scan — How to enable network file scanning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 Microsoft Defender Antivirus includes an option to scan network files, and in this guide, we'll show you the steps to enable the feature.

Microsoft Defender settings — How to view malware history in Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 You can always view the Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection history on Windows 10, and here's how to complete the task using Windows Security and PowerShell.

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