with Windows 10 build 14352, Microsoft introduced a new security feature that will be available in the final update birthday. A new periodic scanning feature is Windows Defender option that enables Defender to complete an alternative antivirus solution. Thus, users who prefer to install another antivirus software like Avast, Kaspersky, Symantec etc. can get extra protection. Let's see how it works.
When you installed Windows 10, Windows Defender operating system provides the primary antivirus software out of the box. It is enabled by default and it is difficult to turn off even if you like. Settings -> Update and security - >> Windows Defender, it offers the following options to manage its security options: 
Note the options real-time protection
. When the user installs an antivirus software to replace the Windows Defender page changes its appearance and behavior in the Settings application. All settings are disabled, and the "real time protection" changes its name to Periodic Scanning . See the following screenshot: 
Note that this new option appears only if Windows 10 is able to detect the antivirus software you have installed, which means that your antivirus should be compatible with Windows 10.
By default, periodic scanning is disabled. When enabled, Windows Defender acts as an additional antivirus scanner in addition to your primary antivirus. This should improve system security.
When Windows Defender detects threats, the user will see a notification. While demand is essentially disabled by periodic sweep mode, its user interface is still working and can be used to view the update history, analyze the history and actions against previously detected threats. 
If you are interested in testing periodic scanning in Windows 10, this is how you can try.
How to enable or disable periodic scanning in Windows 10
This assumes that you have a third-party antivirus software installed. In my case, it is Avast! . Free
This is how it can be done
- Open the Settings application in Windows 10. Tip :. If your device has a keyboard, press Win + I to open directly.
- Go to System - .. Updating and security, as shown below
- Click Windows Defender on the left to open this page
- Enable periodic scanning in Windows 10 allowing the periodic scan option:
disable periodic scanning in Windows 10 disabling the periodic scanning of the option:
watch the video below to see this feature in action:
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That's it. periodic scanning may be useful as a secondary security solution for users running Windows 10 with another antivirus application and want to make sure that their computers have the maximum level of protection. However, users who install a third party antivirus application does not generally trust Defender and are not happy with the level of protection. For these users, this new feature is useless. And you? Would you like to enable this feature?
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