How to scan a file or folder?

when I down load a file or folder, and before I open it, I always scan it with a Malware program by right clicking on the file/folder....Problem is that I have Windows Defender that is not available to me to use to scan for virus' or malware.


How do I make it a right click option? I want Windows Defender to be an option when I right clik on the file/folder and I don't want to have to go directly to and open Windows Defender to do a quick scan every time I down load a file.
I am using Win 8.1.


thanks ahead of time

Open Windows Defender and select "custom scan" than "scan now" finally locate the file you wish to scan... Unfortunately there is NO right click scan option for Windows Defender.

Hello Magnus,

If you like, you might see if the scan with Windows Defender context menu below may work for you.

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/15790-scan-windows-defender-add-windows-8-a.html