How do we see logs in Windows 10 defender?

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  1. samueltarcin9999

    samueltarcin9999 MDL Novice

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    #1 samueltarcin9999, Mar 20, 2019
    How do we see logs in Windows 10 defender?
     
  2. freddie-o

    freddie-o MDL Expert

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    #2 freddie-o, Mar 20, 2019
    1. Open Event Viewer.
    2. In the console tree, expand Applications and Services Logs, then Microsoft, then Windows, then Windows Defender Antivirus.
    3. Double-click on Operational.
     
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  3. kaljukass

    kaljukass MDL Guru

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    #3 kaljukass, Mar 20, 2019
    All is stored in these folders
    %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans
    %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\
    %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Store\
     
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