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FIX: Windows Defender fails to remove Trojan threats
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
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Trojansare one of the most common malware types, which, unlike viruses, rely on you to run them on your computer, as they don’t spread on their own.
They often sneak into your device when you visit a hacked or malicious site disguised as a normal and harmless file, hidden from the basic Firewall protection.
This type of malware can use a file name similar to an existing real or legit app, so you may end up downloading one without knowing, and usually they come together with other malware.
Trojansdon’t just bring along viruses and worms, among other malware, but they also use your computer for fraud, record key logs and online activity.
Plus, they also send back information such as passwords or log-in credentials to hackers to steal your data and compromise sensitive information.
WhileWindows Defenderantivirus is preinstalled on your Windows 10 PC, it doesn’t really live up to user expectations when it comes to protecting its own OS.
Trojansadvance faster than Defender’s updates, which usually leaves users stranded when it comes to removing them completely.
If you are still wondering how to remove the Trojan virus from your PC using Windows Defender, here are a few workarounds that can resolve the problem.
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What can I do if Windows Defender doesn’t remove Trojans?
1. Run a virus scan with Microsoft Safety Scanner
Microsoft Safety Scanner is afree downloadablesecurity tool for on-demand scanning, which helps remove malware, and also works with your existing antivirus software.
However, it expires 10 days after downloading it, so to rerun a scan with the latest antimalware definitions, download and install it again.
If you run the virus scan without reinstalling Microsoft Safety Scanner, the program will be deleted, and any infected files and folders can get deleted too.
2. Change your antivirus
If that solution does not work for you, you could try using third-party software to help solve your security problems.
For this, we recommend trying ESET HOME Security Essential as it uses the latest technologies to detect not just the newest malware known in the industry but also emerging and advanced threats that can compromise your system.
Besides, it enables real-time protection to scan all your apps and programs upon launch, to ensure they are safe.
All in all, it offers full protection against the most advanced threats, and it will definitely detect trojans in your system and eliminate them at once.
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3. Perform a Clean Boot
4. Change Windows Defender Service startup to Automatic
5. Clear your Temp file/Cache
To verify that your cookies have been deleted, do the following:
6. Run a full scan in Safe mode
Running a System Scan in Safe Mode is the system’s own protection method, and it will solve many of your problems. However, you might need something better when you’re dealing with Trojans.
If you are looking for a security tool that’s similar to Windows Defender, but better, you should take a look at thisgreat list of the best the best antivirus tool with lifetime license.
Have any of these solutions helped fix Windows Defender is not removingTrojanthreats? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
