diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md index 089733cd93..2617b61873 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md @@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ No. Third-party antivirus offerings will continue to register with the Windows S ### What happens if Microsoft Defender Antivirus is not active on a device? -Tamper protection will not have any impact on such devices. +Devices that are onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will have Microsoft Defender Antivirus running in passive mode. Tamper protection will continue to protect the service and its features. ### How can I turn tamper protection on/off? @@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ No. Local admins cannot change or modify tamper protection settings. ### What happens if my device is onboarded with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and then goes into an off-boarded state? -If a devices is offboarded from In this case, tamper protection status changes, and this feature is no longer applied. +If a devices is offboarded from Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, tamper protection is turned on, which is the default state for unmanaged devices. ### Will there be an alert about tamper protection status changing in the Microsoft Defender Security Center?