Windows Defender Offline integrated into Windows 10

Windows Defender Offline integrated into Windows 10
By Martin Brinkmann on February 28, 2016 in Windows - Last Update: February 28, 2016 2

Windows Defender Offline is a new feature of Insider Builds of Windows 10 that enables you to scan the computer system during boot time and without Internet connection requirement.

Windows Defender is the built-in antivirus solution of the Windows 10 operating system. While its capabilities have improved in recent time, it is still inferior when it comes to the detection of malware when compared to many third-party solutions.

The latest AV Test results published in October 2015 for instance give Windows Defender 14 out of 18 points, but only 3.5 of 6 points in the protection test category which is the lowest score awarded in the test series.

Windows Defender Offline
While that is certainly discouraging, it is positive that Windows Defender's protection capabilities are improving. One of the latest improvements that is currently available only to Windows Insiders on Windows 10 is a new option to run a system scan on boot instead of while the system is running.

http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/28/run-windows-defender-offline/

 

As much as Microsoft eventually denied the statements of an executive a year ago that WD was not really intended to be the only Malware solution on your computer, the fact the community in general does not believe that WD is sufficient to safeguard Windows
in Windows 8 and 10 environments has subtle reminders almost every day.

 

I don't have that option available on my Windows 10?

 

I will check my Win 10 pc later this afternoon when I move to that desktop.
Oh wait I'm no use because I don't use it since Emsisoft is there is disables itself.

 

Hey Ray! Yours may look like this! This is how my W10 setting looks! Rich doesn't run W10 on his rig! I'm thinking you will only see that option if your not using WD. I still have to try and help members here on CHF. It will just take time for my reply to be posted!
Go to Settings- Updates &security!

 

Mine at the bottom only has "open Windows Defender.

 

Yes sir! That's the way my W10 is also. Mine says Use Windows Defender!
I don't think we have that option friend!

 

I do have a Windows 10 desktop, have for over a month but again I don't use WD.

 

It would seem that we don't have that option. Weird to say the least.