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windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md
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@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ 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 does not disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus 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.
> Disabling the Windows Security Center service does not disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus or [Windows Defender Firewall](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-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 might display stale or inaccurate information about any antivirus or firewall products you have installed on the device.
> It might also prevent Microsoft Defender Antivirus from enabling itself if you have an old or outdated third-party antivirus, or if you uninstall any third-party antivirus products you might have previously installed.
> This will significantly lower the protection of your device and could lead to malware infection.