The Microsoft Security Essentials is an anti-malware software solution, which can provide you with real-time protection against various threats.
However, it’s often the case that the Microsoft Security Essentials fails to detect some types of threats.
In such cases, we recommend you to use the Microsoft Safety Scanner, which can provide you with additional protection.
When the Microsoft Safety Scanner detects a threat, it downloads the necessary protection tool to remove it.
However, some users reported that their Microsoft Safety Scanner fails to detect threats.
> My Microsoft Safety Scanner failed to detect a virus. How can I fix > this?
In this article, we explore the Microsoft Safety Scanner issue and offer you a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve it.
### How can I fix this issue? The Microsoft Safety Scanner may fail to detect certain threats, but in most cases, the scanner tool fails to detect threats because it lacks a proper internet connection.
- The antivirus removal tool will help users remove known viruses and Windows malware.
- The Virus Scan and Removal Tool is a great resource to keep your computer safe from infections.
- Installing the Virus Scan and Removal Tool is a quick and straightforward process.
Run SFC scan
- Type sfc /scannow in the Windows Search bar
- Press the Enter key to run the cmd
- Wait for the scan to finish
Run DISM
- Open Start and type DISM in the search field.
- Click on the DISM option that pops up.
- Click on Next.
- Wait for the process to complete.
- Restart your PC.
- Download SpyHunter.
- Install SpyHunter.
- After installation, open SpyHunter.
- Click Scan now.
- Wait for SpyHunter to complete scanning.
Run chkdsk
- Click Start > type cmd > enter cmd in Run > right-click cmd > Run as Administrator
- Type chkdsk /f /r in Command prompt > Press Enter
- Restart the computer when prompted
