Can I locate the virus using Command Prompt?

The short answer is yes; you can determine if your system is infected with a virus directly from Command Prompt. Virtually, all actions you carry out in your GUI can be done using the command line e.g Resetting your IP Address, searching for files, changing DNS servers, etc. Locating viruses and malware using Command Prompt isn’t as intuitive as when done on the GUI. However, with the right steps and guidance, you can achieve exact results on the terminal you usually get on the GUI.  One thing to note about operating your antivirus tool from the command line is that scans generated from the terminal will only provide you with a report of the viruses found in the system; it won’t delete or quarantine them, unlike on the GUI. After discovering the virus from the Command Prompt app, you must delete it manually.

How can I run a virus scan from CMD?

Just like on the GUI app, you’ll see the progress report of the scan. Like on the Windows Defender app, running a quick scan should only take a few minutes, depending on the size of the files stored on your computer. There are cases where you’d like to run a full virus scan. Running a full virus scan ensures that all sectors of your computers are fully scanned. Scans like this take up way much time but are more efficient. SPONSORED

How do I run a custom scan from CMD?

How do I run a Boot Sector scan

Running this command from the command prompt will scan your PC’s boot sector and remove any suspicious files found in the system. Here is a detailed guide on how to fix a corrupt boot sector.

How do I restore quarantined files using Command Prompt?

When Windows Defender detects malicious files, it quarantines them. Oftentimes, the antivirus might mistakenly quarantine legitimate files. Running a virus scan from the command prompt is less intuitive than the GUI. However, when you’ve been completely locked out of your GUI due to malware, you must run Windows Defender directly from the Command Prompt app. For this, you will need an elevated Command Prompt window. We have a guide on what to do if you can’t open Command Prompt as administrator. With the steps outlined above, you can run any virus scan directly from CMD. For any other questions or potential solutions, let us know in the comments section below.

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