Windows Defender, can't find scan button

[mr__ed]

This is my first time using Windows Defender. I previously was using Norton, but now experimenting with Defender. The problem is I see nowhere to click on the user interface to initiate a scan. Where is that button hidden...I'd like to know?

[mr__ed]

OK. Got it working. I just reset my device and now I can locate the scan dialogue. Must've been a glitch somewhere.

[1492]

mr. ed wrote:
This is my first time using Windows Defender.

Just note that you've gone from high level AV protection, to one of the lowest rated. Take a look at security ratings for Windows Defender by AV-Test.org. Just make sure its their independent "public" comparison reviews. And not commissioned by any AV manufacturer.

Also, look at the ratings by AV-Comparatives.org. They're partially funded by government and non-profits.

There are a number of freely available AV packages available. If you want to find Windows Defender, look at the one(s) rated at the bottom of the list for protection.

Just note that Microsoft apparently never intended Defender to be the primary AV protection.

[enblethen]

Windows defender is on my task bar in the up carrot lower left corner. Click on carrot then the shield. Using Win 10
If it is not there, in lower left corner type in defender. it should pop up in results.

[2oldman]

google: defender scan