Issues in cleaning Quarantined threats in Windows Defender

kaushik37

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I am using Windows 10 Pro. I have recently found an infected folder having a few viruses by scanning with Windows Defender. I did not opened the file, but after scanning, finding that the folder is infected, I deleted it without any hesitation. However, after deleting it, when I went to the quarantined threats or allowed threats option in Windows Defender, I found that all the virus database cannot be cleared. I have tried scanning multiple times with Windows Defender, even with Mcafee antivirus, and other as well as Windows Antimalware and Antispyware, but everything showed that my PC is fully protected, and there are no viruses, malware or spyware. Then why this problem is occurring? I have faced this issue in the past, but perhaps after changing some settings in Registry Editor, I was able to clear the entire virus database from Windows Defender. But I have forgotten that now. Please help.