WD offline scan


  1. tinmar49
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    WD offline scan


    Is the WD offline scan worth doing? Are there any alternatives if it is not effective?
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  3. Try3
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    tinmar49 said:
    Is the WD offline scan worth doing?
    Yes, if the circumstances are appropriate, see Windows Defender Offline Scan - TenForumsTutorials

    tinmar49 said:
    Are there any alternatives if it is not effective?
    I don't know what you mean by "not effective".
    If there is nothing to find then it will not find anything.

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