Solved windows defender scans folder


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TonyB

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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.
 

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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.
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Hello Tony, :alien:

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.
 

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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?
 

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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.

www.elevenforum.com

View Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11

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...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

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

www.elevenforum.com

Change Time to Clear Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11

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...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
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    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
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    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
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    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
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    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
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    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
awesome thanks all for the help .
 

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windows 11intel core 5 210H 2200MHZ 8 coes8 gbnvidia geforce rtx 4050 laptop gpu
OS
windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS TUF Gaming F16
CPU
intel core 5 210H 2200MHZ 8 coes
Motherboard
ASUS
Memory
8 gb
Graphics Card(s)
nvidia geforce rtx 4050 laptop gpu
Sound Card
built in
Monitor(s) Displays
built in
Screen Resolution
native 1080p
Hard Drives
500gb internal ssd
PSU
brick
Case
laptop
Cooling
fans
Keyboard
built in
Antivirus
microsoft
Glad we could help Tony. :party:
 

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    Windows 11 Pro for WorkstationsIntel i7-8700K 5 GHz64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600...ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GD...
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProSnapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
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