Many users believe Windows security is less reliable than third-party security programs, but its a myth.

Microsofts Windows Security software is pretty powerful and reliable as a third-party option.

Here are some of the simple steps you should probably follow.

Windows Security

First, punch the Windows 11 search and bang out inWindows Security.

Next, pop fire up Windows Security app from the list.

On the Windows Security app, select theVirus & threat protectionoption below.

Virus & threat protection

On the right pane, click theScan optionslink underneath the Current Threats section.

On the Scan options page, select theCustom Scanoption.

Next, select theScan Nowbutton.

Scan options

You will be asked to pick the file or folder you want to scan.

Selectthe folderyou want to scan.

Note:You cant select files.

Scan now

Now click theSelect Folderbutton, and the Windows Security app will execute the Scan.

This is how you might scan a single file or folder in Windows 11 via the Windows Security app.

Heres how to scan a single file or folder via the Context menu on Windows 11.

select the folder

First,locate the file or folderyou want to scan.

Right-choose the File or folder and selectShow moreoptions.

  1. hit theScan with Microsoft Defenderoption on the Classic context menu.

Select Folder button

The Windows Security app will immediatelyscan the selected file or folder.

Windows Security is a robust security tool that every user should use.

These are the two best ways to scan a single file or folder in Windows 11.

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Compared to Full Scans, Quick scans on Windows 11 take less time to complete.

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