Step-by-Step How-To

Step-by-step instructions for running a full virus scan on Windows 11 and Windows 10 with Windows Security, plus offline scans and second-opinion scanners.

6 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Safe ways to check a downloaded file for malware: right-click scanning, multi-engine online scanners, hash verification and reading digital signatures.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Install antivirus software the right way: remove the previous product first, download from the vendor, review bundled options and verify protection is active.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Fully remove antivirus software from Windows, including official vendor removal tools, safe mode removal and confirming Windows Security is protecting you again.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Troubleshoot antivirus installation failures on Windows: leftover drivers, corrupted installers, blocked services, disk space, time settings and update errors.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-09

Boot Windows 10 or 11 into safe mode with networking, run scans where malware cannot start, and know when safe mode is not enough.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-09