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Windows Defender (Windows 8) schedule option missing

Windows Defender keeps kicking in, scanning my new Windows 8 system, right in the middle of me trying to get my work done.  It slugs the system performance and is very irritating.  I wanted to change the schedule so it only runs at night.  How do I do this?  The previous option (in Windows 7) to set up scan schedule seems to be missing.
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Hi,

 

Thank you for posting the question in Microsoft Community. As I understand, you are facing issues with scheduling of Windows Defender. I understand that it must be frustrating, but rest assured, we are here to help fix the issue and guide you in the right direction.

 

You may follow the steps to open Task Scheduler:

a.     Press Windows key + W on the keyboard to bring up Search interface.

b.    Type “Schedule tasks” without quotes and select it from the list on the left hand side.

c.     It will open up the Task Scheduler window.

 

You may also refer to the link for details regarding Windows Defender:

Protect your PC

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/windows-defender#1TC=t1

 

If you are still facing the issue, please reply and we will be glad to help you.

 

Thanks.

Rohit S

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Last updated September 27, 2022 Views 30,599 Applies to: