Get-MpComputerStatus / Start-MpScan
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Get-MpComputerStatus
Checks signature age and protection state, runs scans, and lists detections — all from the CLI.
Examples
Start-MpScan -ScanType QuickRun a quick scan
Syntax
Get-MpComputerStatus / Start-MpScan -ScanType Quick|Full / Get-MpThreat
Before you run it
Status and scans only.
Related commands
- Get-ProcessProcesses in PS
- Get-QuarantineMessageQuarantined mail
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