diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/shadow-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/shadow-protection.md index 01648e4177..3d9ef035c1 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/shadow-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/shadow-protection.md @@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ The following images shows an instance of unwanted software that was detected an ## Turn on shadow protection +> [!IMPORTANT] +> Make sure the [requirements](#requirements-for-shadow-protection) are met before turning shadow protection on. + 1. Go to the Microsoft Defender Security Center ([https://securitycenter.windows.com](https://securitycenter.windows.com)) and sign in. 2. Choose **Settings** > **Advanced features**. @@ -58,8 +61,8 @@ The following images shows an instance of unwanted software that was detected an |Operating system |One of the following:
- Windows 10 (all releases)
- Windows Server 2016 or later | |Windows E5 enrollment |This is included in the following subscriptions:
- Microsoft 365 E5
- Microsoft 365 E3 together with the Identity & Threat Protection offering
See [Components](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft-365-overview?view=o365-worldwide#components) and [Features and capabilities for each plan](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compare-all-microsoft-365-plans). | |Cloud-delivered protection |Make sure Windows Defender Antivirus is configured such that cloud-delivered protection is enabled.
See [Enable cloud-delivered protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/enable-cloud-protection-windows-defender-antivirus). | -|Windows Defender Antivirus antimalware client |To make sure your client is up to date, using PowerShell, run the `Get-MpComputerStatus` cmdlet as an administrator. In the **AMProductVersion** line, you should see **4.18.2001.10** or above. | -|Windows Defender Antivirus engine |To make sure your engine is up to date, using PowerShell, run the `Get-MpComputerStatus` cmdlet as an administrator. In the **AMEngineVersion** line, you should see **1.1.16700.2** or above. | +|Windows Defender Antivirus antimalware client |To make sure your client is up to date, using PowerShell, run the [Get-MpComputerStatus](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/defender/get-mpcomputerstatus?view=win10-ps) cmdlet as an administrator. In the **AMProductVersion** line, you should see **4.18.2001.10** or above. | +|Windows Defender Antivirus engine |To make sure your engine is up to date, using PowerShell, run the [Get-MpComputerStatus](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/defender/get-mpcomputerstatus?view=win10-ps) cmdlet as an administrator. In the **AMEngineVersion** line, you should see **1.1.16700.2** or above. | > [!IMPORTANT] > To get the best protection value, make sure Windows Defender Antivirus is configured to receive regular updates and other essential features, such as behavioral monitoring, IOfficeAV, tamper protection, and more. See [Protect security settings with tamper protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection)