Do you have a suspicious file? If so, you can scan it for malware manually using Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 – here are three ways to complete the task.

You can scan individual files and folders using Windows Defender via File Explorer Context Menu, PowerShell, or Command Prompt in Windows 11/10.

On Windows 10, you can use the Microsoft Safety Scanner to remove viruses, spyware, and other types of malware when your antivirus isn't working correctly.

Want to scan QR codes on your Windows PC without using your smartphone? Here are three ways to scan a QR code on Windows 10 and Windows 11.