Windows Defender scan options

[learninmypc]

Which scan is MOST effective, offline scan or regular scan??

 

[learninmypc]

Thanks, obviously it don't matter

 

[learninmypc]

Help protect my PC with Microsoft Defender Offline - Microsoft Support

Learn how to use Microsoft Defender Offline to help remove malicious software and other potential threats.

support.microsoft.com

 

[learninmypc]

My answer

 

[Nelson28]

Which scan is MOST effective, offline scan or regular scan??

• Offline Scans are more powerful scans that run when your computer is disconnected from the internet. This prevents any malware from contacting its source or downloading additional malicious files. They're better at detecting deeply embedded threats that regular scans might miss.

 

[Mark Fuller]

FYI, if you are online, even if you are trying to run a virus scan, you can still be vulnerable. I remember the System Care Antivirus.