Microsoft's Antimalware Service Executable: What Folder/File is Currently Scanned?
If you notice that Microsoft's Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe) is taking a fair amount of CPU, you might be wondering what folder/file is currently being scanned by the service.
Understanding Microsoft's Antimalware Service Executable
Microsoft's Antimalware Service Executable is a critical component of the Windows Defender antivirus software. It runs in the background and performs real-time scanning to protect your system from malware threats.
Locating the Currently Scanned Folder/File
Unfortunately, there is no direct way to find out what folder or file is currently being scanned by MsMpEng.exe. However, you can check the Windows Defender Security Center for the latest scan results.
Checking Scan Results in Windows Defender Security Center
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Click on 'Update & Security'.
- Click on 'Windows Defender' from the left-hand menu.
- Click on 'Open Windows Defender Security Center'.
- In the 'Protection areas' section, click on 'Virus & threat protection'.
- Click on 'Scan now' to manually run a quick scan.
- After the scan is complete, click on 'View details' to see the scan results.