On Windows 11, the Microsoft Defender Antivirus provides real-time protection for malware (such as viruses, ransomware, spyware, and other types of attacks), but the security feature also offers an option to scan files (and folders) manually, and in this guide, I'll outline the different ways to complete this task.
While the anti-malware is constantly monitoring your system to detect and remove unwanted malicious code and hacker attacks automatically, sometimes, you may still want to check a specific file or folder manually to ensure they're free of viruses or anything harmful to your computer.
