So, if you’re looking to scan for malware in Windows 11 without paying for extra anti-virus or malware protection this guide will be a great place to start. And, if you’re looking to learn how to do something else, we’ve also got plenty of other walk-throughs for Windows, Android, and more.

Here’s how to get to the scan tool for malware on your Windows 11 PC

The first step to scan for malware in Windows 11 — or do anything else security-related — is to open Windows Security. And that’s an easy enough process. As well as a process that takes you right where you’ll need to be to run a scan. Since Windows 11 puts scanning front-and-center in the Windows Security app.

These features will help you take your scanning further

Of course, a quick scan isn’t the only feature found in the Windows Security app. Further down the above-mentioned “Virus & threat protection” page, you’ll also see a link to sync Windows 11 up with any updates to protection, including malware definitions and more — to improve the scan capabilities. As shown in the first image below. But there are several other segments on this page that are worth a brief introduction as well. Specifically, for those segments found in the left-hand panel.

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