Software requirements |
-Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=40784)
+Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=40784)
This prerequisite is required only if you have installed Hotfix Package 4 for Application Virtualization 5.0 SP2.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718)
+Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718)
Windows PowerShell 3.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=34595)
+Windows PowerShell 3.0 (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=34595)
Download and install KB2533623 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
+Download and install KB2533623 (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
For computers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, download and install KB2533623 (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=286102)
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ The following prerequisites are already installed for computers that run Windows
- Windows PowerShell 3.0
-- Download and install [KB2533623](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623) (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
+- Download and install [KB2533623](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623) (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
**Important**
You can still download install the previous KB. However, it may have been replaced with a more recent version.
@@ -292,8 +292,8 @@ The installation of the App-V 5.0 server on a computer that runs any previous ve
Management Server |
-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Windows PowerShell 3.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=34595)
+Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Windows PowerShell 3.0 (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=34595)
NoteInstalling PowerShell 3.0 requires a restart.
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@ The installation of the App-V 5.0 server on a computer that runs any previous ve
Windows Web Server with the IIS role enabled and the following features: Common HTTP Features (static content and default document), Application Development (ASP.NET, .NET Extensibility, ISAPI Extensions and ISAPI Filters), Security (Windows Authentication, Request Filtering), Management Tools (IIS Management Console). Download and install KB2533623 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
+Download and install KB2533623 (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2533623)
The App-V 5.0 server components are dependent but they have varying requirements and installation options that must be deployed. Use the following information to prepare your environment to run the App-V 5.0 management database.
@@ -355,7 +355,7 @@ The installation of the App-V 5.0 server on a computer that runs any previous ve
Reporting Server |
-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)(https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=267110)
NoteTo help reduce the risk of unwanted or malicious data being sent to the reporting server, you should restrict access to the Reporting Web Service per your corporate security policy.
@@ -380,7 +380,7 @@ The installation of the App-V 5.0 server on a computer that runs any previous ve
The App-V 5.0 server components are dependent but they have varying requirements and installation options that must be deployed. Use the following information to prepare your environment to run the App-V 5.0 reporting database.
@@ -396,7 +396,7 @@ The installation of the App-V 5.0 server on a computer that runs any previous ve
Publishing Server |
-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Full Package) (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=17718) Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)(https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=267110) Windows Web Server with the IIS role with the following features: Common HTTP Features (static content and default document), Application Development (ASP.NET, .NET Extensibility, ISAPI Extensions and ISAPI Filters), Security (Windows Authentication, Request Filtering), Security (Windows Authentication, Request Filtering), Management Tools (IIS Management Console) 64-bit ASP.NET registration
Example: `c:\sample\sample.test` |The specified file is skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**Folder** |Location
Example: `c:\test\sample` |All items in the specified folder are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**File type** |File extension
Example: `.test` |All files with the specified extension anywhere on your device are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**Process** |Executable file path
Example: `c:\test\process.exe` |The specified process and any files that are opened by that process are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+
+To learn more, see:
+- [Configure and validate exclusions based on file extension and folder location](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus)
+- [Configure exclusions for files opened by processes](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus)
+
+## Related articles
+
+[What is Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection?](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection)
+
+[Microsoft Threat Protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/security/mtp/microsoft-threat-protection)
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
index f6da565014..03cf88d610 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium
author: denisebmsft
ms.author: deniseb
ms.custom: nextgen
-ms.date: 09/03/2018
+ms.date: 02/05/2020
ms.reviewer:
manager: dansimp
---
@@ -23,21 +23,15 @@ manager: dansimp
- [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559)
-You can exclude certain files, folders, processes, and process-opened files from Windows Defender Antivirus scans.
-
-The exclusions apply to [scheduled scans](scheduled-catch-up-scans-windows-defender-antivirus.md), [on-demand scans](run-scan-windows-defender-antivirus.md), and [always-on real-time protection and monitoring](configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md). Exclusions for process-opened files only apply to real-time protection.
-
-Exclusions can be useful to avoid incorrect detections on files or software that are unique or customized to your organization.
-
-Windows Server 2016 also features automatic exclusions that are defined by the server roles you enable. See the [Windows Defender Antivirus exclusions on Windows Server 2016](configure-server-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md) topic for more information and a list of the automatic exclusions.
+You can exclude certain files, folders, processes, and process-opened files from Windows Defender Antivirus scans. Such exclusions apply to [scheduled scans](scheduled-catch-up-scans-windows-defender-antivirus.md), [on-demand scans](run-scan-windows-defender-antivirus.md), and [always-on real-time protection and monitoring](configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md). Exclusions for process-opened files only apply to real-time protection.
>[!WARNING]
>Defining exclusions lowers the protection offered by Windows Defender Antivirus. You should always evaluate the risks that are associated with implementing exclusions, and you should only exclude files that you are confident are not malicious.
-## In this section
+- [Configure and validate exclusions based on file name, extension, and folder location](configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md). This enables you to exclude files from Windows Defender Antivirus scans based on their file extension, file name, or location.
-Topic | Description
----|---
-[Configure and validate exclusions based on file name, extension, and folder location](configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md) | Exclude files from Windows Defender Antivirus scans based on their file extension, file name, or location
-[Configure and validate exclusions for files opened by processes](configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md) | Exclude files from scans that have been opened by a specific process
-[Configure Windows Defender Antivirus exclusions on Windows Server](configure-server-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md) | Windows Server 2016 includes automatic exclusions, based on the defined server role. You can also add custom exclusions.
+- [Configure and validate exclusions for files opened by processes](configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md). This enables you to exclude files from scans that have been opened by a specific process.
+
+## Related articles
+
+[Windows Defender Antivirus exclusions on Windows Server 2016](configure-server-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md)
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diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
index 9a1559d85e..588354937a 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md
@@ -364,3 +364,4 @@ You can also copy the string into a blank text file and attempt to save it with
- [Configure Windows Defender Antivirus exclusions on Windows Server](configure-server-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus.md)
- [Customize, initiate, and review the results of Windows Defender Antivirus scans and remediation](customize-run-review-remediate-scans-windows-defender-antivirus.md)
- [Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md)
+- [Handling false positives/negatives](antivirus-false-positives-negatives.md)
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/tamperprotectsecurityrecos.png b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/images/tamperprotectsecurityrecos.png
similarity index 100%
rename from windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/tamperprotectsecurityrecos.png
rename to windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/images/tamperprotectsecurityrecos.png
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md
index 0005561984..b5d731b602 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ Tamper protection integrates with [Threat & Vulnerability Management](https://do
In the results, you can select **Turn on Tamper Protection** to learn more and turn it on.
-
+
To learn more about Threat & Vulnerability Management, see [Threat & Vulnerability Management in Microsoft Defender Security Center](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/tvm-dashboard-insights#threat--vulnerability-management-in-microsoft-defender-security-center).
diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-security-center-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-security-center-antivirus.md
index be4f7240f1..75d23d70dd 100644
--- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-security-center-antivirus.md
+++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-security-center-antivirus.md
@@ -27,18 +27,14 @@ In Windows 10, version 1703 and later, the Windows Defender app is part of the W
Settings that were previously part of the Windows Defender client and main Windows Settings have been combined and moved to the new app, which is installed by default as part of Windows 10, version 1703.
> [!IMPORTANT]
-> Disabling the Windows Security Center service will not disable Windows Defender AV or [Windows Defender Firewall](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/access-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security). These are disabled automatically when a third-party antivirus or firewall product is installed and kept up to date.
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> If you do disable the Windows Security Center service, or configure its associated Group Policy settings to prevent it from starting or running, the Windows Security app may display stale or inaccurate information about any antivirus or firewall products you have installed on the device.
+> Disabling the Windows Security Center service will not disable Windows Defender AV or [Windows Defender Firewall](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/access-protection/windows-firewall/windows-firewall-with-advanced-security). These are disabled automatically when a third-party antivirus or firewall product is installed and kept up to date.
If you do disable the Windows Security Center service, or configure its associated Group Policy settings to prevent it from starting or running, the Windows Security app may display stale or inaccurate information about any antivirus or firewall products you have installed on the device.
>It may also prevent Windows Defender AV from enabling itself if you have an old or outdated third-party antivirus, or if you uninstall any third-party antivirus products you may have previously installed.
>This will significantly lower the protection of your device and could lead to malware infection.
-See the [Windows Security topic](/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center) for more information on other Windows security features that can be monitored in the app.
+See the [Windows Security article](/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center) for more information on other Windows security features that can be monitored in the app.
->[!NOTE]
->The Windows Security app is a client interface on Windows 10, version 1703 and later. It is not the Microsoft Defender Security Center web portal that is used to review and manage [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection](../microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md).
+The Windows Security app is a client interface on Windows 10, version 1703 and later. It is not the Microsoft Defender Security Center web portal that is used to review and manage [Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection](../microsoft-defender-atp/microsoft-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md).
## Review virus and threat protection settings in the Windows Security app
@@ -130,6 +126,19 @@ This section describes how to perform some of the most common tasks when reviewi
5. Click the plus icon to choose the type and set the options for each exclusion.
+The following table summarizes exclusion types and what happens:
+
+|Exclusion type |Defined by |What happens |
+|---------|---------|---------|
+|**File** |Location
Example: `c:\sample\sample.test` |The specific file is skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**Folder** |Location
Example: `c:\test\sample` |All items in the specified folder are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**File type** |File extension
Example: `.test` |All files with the `.test` extension anywhere on your device are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+|**Process** |Executable file path
Example: `c:\test\process.exe` |The specific process and any files that are opened by that process are skipped by Windows Defender Antivirus. |
+
+To learn more, see:
+- [Configure and validate exclusions based on file extension and folder location](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus)
+- [Configure exclusions for files opened by processes](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-process-opened-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus)
+
### Review threat detection history in the Windows Defender Security Center app
1. Open the Windows Defender Security Center app by clicking the shield icon in the task bar or
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