Microsoft Security Scanning


  1. hlouise
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    Microsoft Security Scanning


    Can you use the computer while Microsoft Security is scanning your computer? My last scan took an hour and I wanted to search the internet.
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    hlouise said:
    Can you use the computer while Microsoft Security is scanning your computer? My last scan took an hour and I wanted to search the internet.
    Sure you can - might be slower but it will still work ...
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  4. hlouise
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    Thank you. I did a quick reply because I don't know where the "scale" is or what it is. Appreciate your fast response.
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    Your welcome - the scale is shown in the attached picture
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