no scan button in windows defender

[pallid jasper]

is it normal for there to be no scan button in windows defender
i tried mrt full scan and sfc /scannow it said 2 corrupted files detected and it was fixed, MY PROBLEMS ARE NOT FIXED

[stoic flume]

There is no program called Windows defender on your computer. You must be talking about Windows security. And no, it's not normal to have the scan button missing there. Unless of course you have another antivirus that has taken over (windows security disables itself if it ever sees you install other antivirus programs )

Or it could even be malware that has broken it to stop you from removing the virus

Also remember SFC doesn't work alone, use all the steps at https://go.cmdrkeene.com/dismsfc

[ancient violet]

Maybe you just didn't find this button because it is a lite bit hidden. Here is a description how to trigger a full scan https://pureinfotech.com/run-full-virus-scan-microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows-10/
But corrupted files do not necessarily have to come from maleware. You can also try the repair your windows installation if you have problems https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/repair-a-windows-image?view=windows-11

[ornate sparrow]

Windows Defender scan is horrific

https://www.malwarebytes.com/
https://www.malwarebytes.com/adwcleaner

My personal favorite

[pallid jasper]

nvm i figured it out

its back for some reason