The C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\ folder is access denied from a fresh install of Windows 11 22H2 as an Administrator. This is can be recreated with every new install of Windows 11. No amount of changing the Security settings for users will grant access even with Windows Defender turned off and Windows Security Active Protection turned off. Clearing the log from Event Viewer does not work either. PS: The only way I could access the Scan folder and delete the History file was to boot into Safe Mode.
when defender is active, i could not come to subfolders of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\ . i installed malwarebytes program. when it started -This stopps Defender. Than I get access to all subfolders of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\. I deleted file history.log from folder services. scanned once with malwarebytes. deleted what was in quarantene of malwarebytes. Uninstalled Malwarebytes. restart-> pc clean. Defender runs again.
This helped me a lot, kept getting warning about threats that I've already removed that I know are non existent on my computer and is showing up as a false warning.😃
Hi. Great video. On my new W11 I have the yellow triangle in my taskbar and over my "App & Browser Control" like you in your video. Will the above method remove this annoying yellow triangle and return it to green? Thank you.
Thank you Brian!!! I'll pass this around to my family. I am a great fan and appreciate your guidance, suggestions and ideas how to handle situations!!! BTW, I cleared out over 5K Log Files
Someone mentioned to delete those files only from Safe Boot mode, I forgot that exact word which I used before. After that all the process are same from video. 🎉
@@PomG-to6gw there is only one thing I do whenever I see trojan, as I have multiple PCs and connected to a local server, so I just backup my files and save them on server, even in my backup pc. I just reset the PC afterwards which was affected by trojan. I hate that virus. It's just a loophole for hackers like a backdoor. Every time that happens I just reinstall windows from the Reset Option and PC is as good as new. I know this could be hassle for many as settings over the years gets changed, but hey that's a good practice on whatever you do on your pc, it will keep your brain warm-up and make you learn something new which we never came across!! 🤞
@@PomG-to6gw I would better suggest don't show your concern about your personal stuffs ok?? Like you mentioned your worries and I won't repeat that word because this is internet, don't trust anyone, even your own family when it comes to those cash. Take a good backup. Save everything. Take screenshots or mobile/camera of your saved passwords. If you are using Google Password manager maje sure your every single passwords are saved in there, as for now You can trust only 2 Individuals that is Google Password manager and IOS cloud password. Besides this 2 I never use personally any bank related stuffs, unless the pay method is on QR. Like you mentioned Trojan, yes they are risky. Many says it's come from visiting and downloading resources from sus websites, but modern trojan just randomly shows up why??? Because malicious practitoner use many methods to violate the traffics and some end up in our PCs, I know in this area I may sound crazy, because I personally witnessed that. My new Laptop which I just a 6 months ago, it was safe and sound and never ever downloaded anything there nor went on sus website. But it was there .... Trojan finally came inside my new Laptop. I am an IT university student, I saw real BS, I found my WiFi was shit and the real culprit behind. I immediately cut-off the service provider and got a new more secured service provider on my country. And yes it's been a year now my none PCs or laptop ever showed any sign of trojan or any kind of viruses. I am also victim of hacking and phising. My FB was turned into P**rn page with just awful pictures, that I somehow got back knowing Meta's awful service, I was persistent to them getting back my account anyhow, because the FB has my own personal pictures along with this shit pictures, I was desperate because it was ruining my social image. Luckily I got my FB in 19 hours after persistent messages and requests to them as the FB email, phone number was changed into some other country's email and phone number with 2fa enabled. That's why never show your vulnerable concern on comments or trash hackers will find you and lure you to their plans to exploit more. *Just ask how to get rid of those viruses and ask what they can do to your personal data and how much can affect your PCs more especially your Life*. So in last I would recommend you to take pictures of the Passwords, backup them to Google Password or IOS cloud. Backup other files to Google drive or any backup SSD or HDD. Then just simply reset the computer. For permanent reset I would suggest you to watch a guide video how to do so. A proper factory reset will send back your PC to its old self when you bought for the first time.
i have a question so in the history if you have like the virus that is saying this apps cannot be blocked that means i have virus on PC ? and if how can i remove it ?
click on it then you see the file then you copie it and type it in search and then you go in then delete it then go to you trash can and permently delete it
Hey thanks for most your guides, but pertaining too this one, could you give me ONE or more good reasons to bother actually clearing this log? No, seriously, I'm actually curious as to why in this case not the how to...
@@NanookoftheNorth1 there is another folder that stores temp data from pretty much not only the big wigs like Microsoft and Nvidia etc but many of your other apps, juicy info they can access at any stage. Think that folder for me was over 5gb as opposed to the obsolete 5kb of data. MASSIVE
Sr. at the gpedit it was not completely clear how did you go to windows antivirus, you just did an extra click and got into it, but did not explained how did you do it. Can you please be more specific about it, thanks, your tips are very helpful.
Windows 11 23H2 version will appear in “Protection History” even if you delete it in safe mode. When I checked the folder again in safe mode, it appeared in "Protection History" even though the history had been clearly deleted. Is there a way to prevent Windows 11 23H2 from showing in “Protection History”? 😭😭
I only see you comment on what a good guide this is but not with anyone having problem. Like on the event viewer it says you can save the contents on this log before clearing either save and clear or just clear I am not a tech and have no idea what to do ?
Well Brian I have been running ESET for the last three years so I am guessing that I don't need to do the fix. What I assume is that these logs and detection stuff is stored as files and it just a matter of releasing that space taken up by these files. Oh and by the by my log files had only three entries so ESET had been really active eh?
Hej Brian thanks for this videoi know how to do it but very good video walkthrough how to do it so more users will know how to do it because I personally think the protection history is annoying to see. I run Windows 11 Pro 22H2 and it seems that very soon Moment 3 update will roll out to Windows 11 so it will be interesting to see and use the new functions in windows 11 when that update arrives take care Brian and I wish you a very nice day and week.
I cant delete the files because it says i need commision from "system" but i cant change the commision for this folder it bugs out and greys out, powershell works but had no effect so far group policy editor has no such folder for me only "safeguard" microsoft defender
For anyone having trouble accessing the windows defender folder/the scan folder, like i was😂 fucking tried everythign except the one thing i didnt think of. Boot yourself into safe mode and this lil problem will be resolved if you are unable to fuck around with permissions :) good luck to yall
open iobit unlocker click on Add scroll down to program data then scroll down to Microsoft then scroll down to windows defender then scroll down to scans then click on history scroll down to service then click on service then click on detection history open up the yellow folders then add the files to iobit then click on unlock and delete then that's it you're done and deleted go back to windows security click on virus and threat protection click on protection history and they should be cleared
Well at first I tried all methods and non worked. Tip ... this means Windows is Broken!!! You must try all the methods to fix Windows to the point of a clean install to be able to clear Protection history. If you can't access the "Scan" folder, meaning you can only get to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans and blocked, then you have to access this folder by booting in "Safe Mode" to continue on. At any rate going into safe mode then I was able to get pass C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans ... etc. The other methods did not work! Now Windows defender is like dealing with a dysfunctional family. *It very unorganized in my opinion!* Every virus protection lets you clear history of the pass. So not getting why Microsoft doesn't let you clear its history ... must be some hidden reason why they do this??? Which is why I don't log into my Computer with a Microsoft account ...
1. Create a system restore point 2. Enter in safe mode 3. Delete the contects of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service folder 4. Switch back to normal mode
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The C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\ folder is access denied from a fresh install of Windows 11 22H2 as an Administrator. This is can be recreated with every new install of Windows 11. No amount of changing the Security settings for users will grant access even with Windows Defender turned off and Windows Security Active Protection turned off. Clearing the log from Event Viewer does not work either. PS: The only way I could access the Scan folder and delete the History file was to boot into Safe Mode.
holy shit ty so much it was making me so mad I couldnt access this file. You a real one!
Thanks!
Helped a lot, thanks.
Thanks a lot man
Boot safe mode to access it.
Never had a reason to care before but this just makes Windows a bit less irritating thanks!!
I can't access the scan folder, it says I don't have permission even though I am the administrator.
same
Boot on Safe mode than you can access
@@krisblaxter123 Still dont allow me to delete scan log file. No authorization....
@@digitalemotion3820you boot into safe mode after restart then go try it
when defender is active, i could not come to subfolders of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\ . i installed malwarebytes program. when it started -This stopps Defender. Than I get access to all subfolders of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\. I deleted file history.log from folder services. scanned once with malwarebytes. deleted what was in quarantene of malwarebytes. Uninstalled Malwarebytes. restart-> pc clean. Defender runs again.
yeah thats the right answer only thing that works without having to get in to safemode .. Good Find
This helped me a lot, kept getting warning about threats that I've already removed that I know are non existent on my computer and is showing up as a false warning.😃
Only this has worked for me, many thanks, so easy after all PowerShell and PStools not working
Hi.
Great video.
On my new W11 I have the yellow triangle in my taskbar and over my "App & Browser Control" like you in your video.
Will the above method remove this annoying yellow triangle and return it to green?
Thank you.
Thank you Brian!!! I'll pass this around to my family. I am a great fan and appreciate your guidance, suggestions and ideas how to handle situations!!! BTW, I cleared out over 5K Log Files
Good stuff Brian - Thanx 👍 Have a good week mate 💫
Someone mentioned to delete those files only from Safe Boot mode, I forgot that exact word which I used before. After that all the process are same from video. 🎉
@@PomG-to6gw there is only one thing I do whenever I see trojan, as I have multiple PCs and connected to a local server, so I just backup my files and save them on server, even in my backup pc. I just reset the PC afterwards which was affected by trojan. I hate that virus. It's just a loophole for hackers like a backdoor. Every time that happens I just reinstall windows from the Reset Option and PC is as good as new. I know this could be hassle for many as settings over the years gets changed, but hey that's a good practice on whatever you do on your pc, it will keep your brain warm-up and make you learn something new which we never came across!! 🤞
@@PomG-to6gw I would better suggest don't show your concern about your personal stuffs ok?? Like you mentioned your worries and I won't repeat that word because this is internet, don't trust anyone, even your own family when it comes to those cash. Take a good backup. Save everything. Take screenshots or mobile/camera of your saved passwords. If you are using Google Password manager maje sure your every single passwords are saved in there, as for now You can trust only 2 Individuals that is Google Password manager and IOS cloud password. Besides this 2 I never use personally any bank related stuffs, unless the pay method is on QR. Like you mentioned Trojan, yes they are risky. Many says it's come from visiting and downloading resources from sus websites, but modern trojan just randomly shows up why??? Because malicious practitoner use many methods to violate the traffics and some end up in our PCs, I know in this area I may sound crazy, because I personally witnessed that. My new Laptop which I just a 6 months ago, it was safe and sound and never ever downloaded anything there nor went on sus website. But it was there .... Trojan finally came inside my new Laptop. I am an IT university student, I saw real BS, I found my WiFi was shit and the real culprit behind. I immediately cut-off the service provider and got a new more secured service provider on my country. And yes it's been a year now my none PCs or laptop ever showed any sign of trojan or any kind of viruses. I am also victim of hacking and phising. My FB was turned into P**rn page with just awful pictures, that I somehow got back knowing Meta's awful service, I was persistent to them getting back my account anyhow, because the FB has my own personal pictures along with this shit pictures, I was desperate because it was ruining my social image. Luckily I got my FB in 19 hours after persistent messages and requests to them as the FB email, phone number was changed into some other country's email and phone number with 2fa enabled. That's why never show your vulnerable concern on comments or trash hackers will find you and lure you to their plans to exploit more. *Just ask how to get rid of those viruses and ask what they can do to your personal data and how much can affect your PCs more especially your Life*.
So in last I would recommend you to take pictures of the Passwords, backup them to Google Password or IOS cloud. Backup other files to Google drive or any backup SSD or HDD. Then just simply reset the computer. For permanent reset I would suggest you to watch a guide video how to do so. A proper factory reset will send back your PC to its old self when you bought for the first time.
It says i need premission from SYSTEM,on the first method and the others didnt work,any help?
You got any solution?
any solution?
if you boot into safe mode it lets you access the folder
me too
5:03 your eyesight may not be the best ☺but your tutoring surely helps us all. Thanks! 👍
i have a question so in the history if you have like the virus that is saying this apps cannot be blocked that means i have virus on PC ? and if how can i remove it ?
click on it then you see the file then you copie it and type it in search and then you go in then delete it then go to you trash can and permently delete it
@@svenmark3830 it says its at downloads but i cant find it, is it a false detection then? that i already deleted
Hey thanks for most your guides, but pertaining too this one, could you give me ONE or more good reasons to bother actually clearing this log? No, seriously, I'm actually curious as to why in this case not the how to...
Because having old and obsolete security logs is of no value - period! Thanks Brian
@@NanookoftheNorth1 there is another folder that stores temp data from pretty much not only the big wigs like Microsoft and Nvidia etc but many of your other apps, juicy info they can access at any stage. Think that folder for me was over 5gb as opposed to the obsolete 5kb of data. MASSIVE
Sr. at the gpedit it was not completely clear how did you go to windows antivirus, you just did an extra click and got into it, but did not explained how did you do it. Can you please be more specific about it, thanks, your tips are very helpful.
Thanks you so much sir. First method worked for me!
Windows 11 23H2 version will appear in “Protection History” even if you delete it in safe mode. When I checked the folder again in safe mode, it appeared in "Protection History" even though the history had been clearly deleted.
Is there a way to prevent Windows 11 23H2 from showing in “Protection History”? 😭😭
I only see you comment on what a good guide this is but not with anyone having problem. Like on the event viewer it says you can save the contents on this log before clearing either save and clear or just clear I am not a tech and have no idea what to do ?
Well Brian I have been running ESET for the last three years so I am guessing that I don't need to do the fix. What I assume is that these logs and detection stuff is stored as files and it just a matter of releasing that space taken up by these files. Oh and by the by my log files had only three entries so ESET had been really active eh?
Guys, the most effective solution is to delete the file through safe mode.
Hej Brian thanks for this videoi know how to do it but very good video walkthrough how to do it so more users will know how to do it because I personally think the protection history is annoying to see. I run Windows 11 Pro 22H2 and it seems that very soon Moment 3 update will roll out to Windows 11 so it will be interesting to see and use the new functions in windows 11 when that update arrives take care Brian and I wish you a very nice day and week.
It's there a way to clear specific log from the event viewer?
Second bro have you ever encountered a blue screen of death when trying to write a windows iso flie with Rufus?
Nope
@Britec09 I am getting one now the stop code is karnal security check failure.
All part of my clearing program. More should be doing this. Thank you.
i clear log and look on gpedit its turn on , i tried many times deleting scan files didn't work also
Pls help! No acces this Folder. No hawe permision.
if you boot into safe mode it lets you access the folder
I can't access this folder, as it says I don't have special permissions to access it? How do I solve it, because it doesn't allow access?
Grateful.
Boot Into Safe mode
i can't get permissions. none of the methods on the Internet helped
I cant delete the files because it says i need commision from "system" but i cant change the commision for this folder it bugs out and greys out,
powershell works but had no effect so far
group policy editor has no such folder for me only "safeguard" microsoft defender
Great. Working fine! ;)
Never mind about my comment, I cruised around finding my way to it.
thats not the folder, windows Defender is not there
how clean auto event view ? W10
Please help me! I do a event log method, now my windows defender not working
you must have deleted way more than enough
Good video my british brudda from another mother !
my computer cannot access to that security tab. cannot change the permission. help me
if you boot into safe mode it lets you access the folder
Safe mode realy safe my entire pc
Nice guide
Thanks
it wont let me delete anything in the scans folder.....
neither Do I
Reboot in safe mode
Good video, I'm sure I have a script that does this in one click
Not Work Me it comes back.....
For anyone having trouble accessing the windows defender folder/the scan folder, like i was😂 fucking tried everythign except the one thing i didnt think of. Boot yourself into safe mode and this lil problem will be resolved if you are unable to fuck around with permissions :) good luck to yall
Unfortunately, none of this erased my history.
I have nordvpn that refuse to connect or block my connection in my win11 i wonder if there is a solution for it , thanks
Is it just me or the visual video quality is ineligible?
Thank you so much !!!
open iobit unlocker
click on Add
scroll down to program data
then scroll down to Microsoft
then scroll down to windows defender
then scroll down to scans
then click on history
scroll down to service then click on service
then click on detection history
open up the yellow folders then add the files to iobit then click on unlock and delete
then that's it you're done and deleted
go back to windows security click on virus and threat protection
click on protection history and they should be cleared
Thanks.
Welcome
Delete Scam folder from Safe Boot.
Well at first I tried all methods and non worked. Tip ... this means Windows is Broken!!! You must try all the methods to fix Windows to the point of a clean install to be able to clear Protection history. If you can't access the "Scan" folder, meaning you can only get to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans and blocked, then you have to access this folder by booting in "Safe Mode" to continue on.
At any rate going into safe mode then I was able to get pass C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans ... etc. The other methods did not work!
Now Windows defender is like dealing with a dysfunctional family. *It very unorganized in my opinion!* Every virus protection lets you clear history of the pass. So not getting why Microsoft doesn't let you clear its history ... must be some hidden reason why they do this??? Which is why I don't log into my Computer with a Microsoft account ...
didnt work
None of these methods work any new methods that could help
I like most of your videos, but you don’t need to do this. There is no reason to do this. It doesn’t accomplish anything.
Cool!
👏👏❤
Set-MpPreference : Operation failed with the following error: 0x800106ba. Operation: Set-MpPreference. Target: Scan_Pur
geItemsAfterDelay.
At line:1 char:1
+ Set-MpPreference -ScanPurgeItemsAfterDelay 5
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (MSFT_MpPreference:root\Microsoft\...FT_MpPreference) [Set-MpPreference],
CimException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : HRESULT 0x800106ba,Set-MpPreference
bro pls help me i cant enter the scan folder
1. Create a system restore point
2. Enter in safe mode
3. Delete the contects of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Scans\History\Service folder
4. Switch back to normal mode