What Is Microsoft Defender's Limited Periodic Scanning, and How Do You Turn It On?
What Is Microsoft Defender’s Limited Periodic Scanning, and How Do You Turn It On? Keeping your computer free from threats and malware is important. And if you want extra protection against harmful software, you may have considered installing your own antivirus program and shutting off the built-in Microsoft Defender. However, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds. Microsoft made a feature called “Limited Period Scanning,” available with Windows 10 build 14352, which allows you to have a safety net with Windows Defender while still using your preferred antivirus software....