I didn’t know about this, but I’ll add it as another tool in the toolbox.

What is Windows Defender Offline

To use Windows Defender Offline, you need to follow four basic steps:

  1. Download Windows Defender Offline and create a CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.
  2. Restart your PC using the Windows Defender Offline media.
  3. Scan your PC for malicious and other potentially unwanted software.
  4. Remove any malware that is found from your PC.