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Machine Action → Run Antivirus Scan
AI-generatedSummary
Run an antivirus scan on a specified machine in Microsoft Defender by providing the machine ID, scan type, and an associated comment.
Inputs
- Machine ID (required) — The ID of the device to run the antivirus scan on.
- Scan Type (required) — The type of antivirus scan to perform, either Quick (for a quick scan) or Full (for a full system scan).
- Comment (required) — A comment associated with the antivirus scan action.
Output shape
a single record containing the API response to the antivirus scan initiation request
The output reflects the response from the Microsoft Defender API endpoint POST /api/machines/{machineId}/runAntivirusScan indicating the result or status of the scan action.