Solved windows defender scans folder

TonyB · Sep 5, 2023

hi all for some reason I'm getting access denied when trying to take ownership of the windows defender scans folder no mater what i do it wont let me have access to that or the quarantine folder, i have tried this and even changing manual for some reason everything is greyed out in there. i am an admin as well. this use to be my kids dell i removed her account and resigned in with mine. so far this is the only issue i have had. how can i get access to these folders ?. thanks much.

Brink · Sep 5, 2023

TonyB said:
hi all for some reason I'm getting access denied when trying to take ownership of the windows defender scans folder no mater what i do it wont let me have access to that or the quarantine folder, i have tried this and even changing manual for some reason everything is greyed out in there. i am an admin as well. this use to be my kids dell i removed her account and resigned in with mine. so far this is the only issue i have had. how can i get access to these folders ?. thanks much.

Hello Tony,

That is a protected folder that Windows Defender will not allow access for security purposes.

Changes can only be made via the Windows Security app instead.

TonyB · Sep 5, 2023

how can i clear the scans history? also if a download is blocked from a threat is it quarantined or just not allowed on. i wanted to clear the history but i see no way to do so?

Brink · Sep 5, 2023

Check in Windows Security > Protection History to see if you are able to remove or clear the items you want like in the tutorial below.

View Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to view the protection history of Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows Security in Windows 11. The Protection History page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view recommendations and actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your...

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In addition, you can use an option below to have scan history automatically cleared on a schedule.

Change Time to Clear Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to change how many days to automatically clear Windows Security protection history in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Protection History page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view recommendations and actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has...

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