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If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) scans are taking unusually long—sometimes hour...
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How to Fix a Stuck Windows Security Virus Scan
You start a Windows Security scan, and it sits at the same percentage for minutes—or even hours. ...
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