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windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/limited-periodic-scanning-windows-defender-antivirus.md
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It can only be enabled in certain situations. See the [Windows Defender Antivirus compatibility](windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md) topic for more information on when limited periodic scanning can be enabled, and how Windows Defender Antivirus works with other AV products.
**Microsoft does not recommend using this feature in enterprise environments. This is a feature primarily intended for consumers.** This feature only uses a very limited subset of the capabilities of Windows Defender Antivirus to detect malware, and will not be able to detect most malware and potentially unwanted software. Also, management and reporting capabilities will be limited. Microsoft recommends enterprises choose their primary antivirus solution and use it exclusively.
## How to enable limited periodic scanning
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## Related topics
- [Configure behavioral, heuristic, and real-time protection](configure-protection-features-windows-defender-antivirus.md)
- [Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)
- [Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)

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Passive mode is enabled if you are enrolled in Windows Defender ATP because [the service requires common information sharing from the Windows Defender AV service](../windows-defender-atp/defender-compatibility-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) in order to properly monitor your devices and network for intrusion attempts and attacks.
Automatic disabled mode is enabled so that if the protection offered by a third-party antivirus product goes out of date, is not updated, or stops providing real-time protection from viruses, malware, and other threats, Windows Defender AV will automatically enable itself to ensure antivirus protection is maintained on the endpoint. It also allows you to enable [limited periodic scanning](limited-periodic-scanning-windows-defender-antivirus.md), which uses the Windows Defender AV engine to periodically check for threats in addition to your main antivirus app.
Automatic disabled mode is enabled so that if the protection offered by a third-party antivirus product expires or otherwise stops providing real-time protection from viruses, malware or other threats, Windows Defender AV will automatically enable itself to ensure antivirus protection is maintained on the endpoint. It also allows you to enable [limited periodic scanning](limited-periodic-scanning-windows-defender-antivirus.md), which uses the Windows Defender AV engine to periodically check for threats in addition to your main antivirus app.
In passive and automatic disabled mode, you can still [manage updates for Windows Defender AV](manage-updates-baselines-windows-defender-antivirus.md), however you can't move Windows Defender AV into the normal active mode if your endpoints have an up-to-date third-party product providing real-time protection from malware.
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## Related topics
- [Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)
- [Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016](windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md)
- [Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016](windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md)