diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/symantec-to-microsoft-defender-atp-setup.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/symantec-to-microsoft-defender-atp-setup.md index 6491046d27..0fef643e67 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/symantec-to-microsoft-defender-atp-setup.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/symantec-to-microsoft-defender-atp-setup.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Because your organization is still using Symantec, you must set Microsoft Defend ## Enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus -Because your organization has been using Symantec as your primary antivirus solution, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is most likely disabled on your organization's Windows devices. This step of the migration process involves enabling Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which can run alongside your existing antivirus solution. +Because your organization has been using Symantec as your primary antivirus solution, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is most likely disabled on your organization's Windows devices. This step of the migration process involves enabling Microsoft Defender Antivirus. To enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, we recommend using Intune. However, you can also use one of the methods that are listed in the following table: @@ -88,10 +88,9 @@ To enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, we recommend using Intune. However, you |Control Panel in Windows |Follow the guidance here: [Turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/user-help/turn-on-defender-windows). | |[Advanced Group Policy Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/agpm/)
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[Group Policy Management Console](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus) |1. Go to `Computer configuration > Administrative templates > Windows components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus`.

2. Look for a policy called **Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus**.

3. Choose **Edit policy setting**, and make sure that policy is disabled. This enables Microsoft Defender Antivirus. | - ### Verify that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is in passive mode -You can use either Command Prompt or PowerShell to perform this task, as described in the following table: +Microsoft Defender Antivirus can run alongside Symantec if you set Microsoft Defender Antivirus to passive mode. You can use either Command Prompt or PowerShell to perform this task, as described in the following table: |Method |What to do | |---------|---------|