diff --git a/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md b/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md index 7ab6d68a18..d0d6052781 100644 --- a/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md +++ b/education/windows/take-a-test-multiple-pcs.md @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ author: jdeckerMS Many schools use online testing for formative and summative assessments. It's critical that students use a secure browser that prevents them from using other computer or Internet resources during the test. The **Take a Test** app in Windows 10, Version 1607, creates the right environment for taking a test: - A Microsoft Edge browser window opens, showing just the test and nothing else. +- The clipboard is cleared. - Students aren’t able to go to other websites. - Students can’t open or access other apps. - Students can't share, print, or record their screens. -- Students can’t copy or paste. - Students can’t change settings, extend their display, see notifications, get updates, or use autofill features. - Cortana is turned off. diff --git a/education/windows/take-a-test-single-pc.md b/education/windows/take-a-test-single-pc.md index a1fa849959..fece24bac1 100644 --- a/education/windows/take-a-test-single-pc.md +++ b/education/windows/take-a-test-single-pc.md @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ author: jdeckerMS The **Take a Test** app in Windows 10, Version 1607, creates the right environment for taking a test: - A Microsoft Edge browser window opens, showing just the test and nothing else. +- The clipboard is cleared. - Students aren’t able to go to other websites. - Students can’t open or access other apps. - Students can't share, print, or record their screens. -- Students can’t copy or paste. - Students can’t change settings, extend their display, see notifications, get updates, or use autofill features. - Cortana is turned off. diff --git a/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows-10.md b/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows-10.md index 9e881238b6..c0de33cc5b 100644 --- a/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows-10.md +++ b/education/windows/take-tests-in-windows-10.md @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ author: jdeckerMS Many schools use online testing for formative and summative assessments. It's critical that students use a secure browser that prevents them from using other computer or Internet resources during the test. The **Take a Test** app in Windows 10, Version 1607, creates the right environment for taking a test: - **Take a Test** shows just the test and nothing else. +- **Take a Test** clears the clipboard. - Students aren’t able to go to other websites. - Students can’t open or access other apps. - Students can't share, print, or record their screens. -- Students can’t copy or paste. - Students can’t change settings, extend their display, see notifications, get updates, or use autofill features. - Cortana is turned off. diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md b/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md index 1cd6751646..8454143f85 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md @@ -701,6 +701,7 @@ ### [Windows Defender in Windows 10](windows-defender-in-windows-10.md) #### [Update and manage Windows Defender in Windows 10](get-started-with-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md) #### [Configure Windows Defender in Windows 10](configure-windows-defender-in-windows-10.md) +#### [Use PowerShell cmdlets for Windows Defender](use-powershell-cmdlets-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md) #### [Troubleshoot Windows Defender in Windows 10](troubleshoot-windows-defender-in-windows-10.md) ### [Windows Firewall with Advanced Security](windows-firewall-with-advanced-security.md) #### [Isolating Windows Store Apps on Your Network](isolating-apps-on-your-network.md) diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/get-started-with-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md b/windows/keep-secure/get-started-with-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md index 9f8709dce5..1a19780713 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/get-started-with-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/get-started-with-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md @@ -110,8 +110,8 @@ You can also enable email scanning using the following PowerShell parameter: 2. Type **Set-MpPreference -DisableEmailScanning $false**. Read more about this in: -- • [Scripting with Windows PowerShell](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb978526.aspx) -- • [Defender Cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn433280.aspx) +- [Scripting with Windows PowerShell](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb978526.aspx) +- [Defender Cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn433280.aspx) ## Manage archive scans in Windows Defender diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/use-powershell-cmdlets-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md b/windows/keep-secure/use-powershell-cmdlets-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e81dff792a --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/keep-secure/use-powershell-cmdlets-windows-defender-for-windows-10.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Windows Defender in Windows 10 +description: In Windows 10, you can use PowerShell cmdlets to run scans, update definitions, and change settings in Windows Defender. +keywords: scan, command line, mpcmdrun, defender +search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh +ms.pagetype: security +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: manage +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: security +author: iaanw +--- + +# Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Windows Defender + +**Applies to:** + +- Windows 10 + +You can use PowerShell to perform various functions in Windows Defender. Similar to the command prompt or command line, PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language designed especially for system administration, and you can read more about it at the [PowerShell hub on MSDN](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/mt173057.aspx). + +For a list of the cmdlets and their functions and available parameters, see the [Defender cmdlets](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn433280.aspx) topic. + +PowerShell cmdlets are most useful in Windows Server environments that don't rely on a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure software. + +> **Note:**  PowerShell cmdlets should not be used as a replacement for a full network policy management infrastructure, such as [System Center Configuration Manager](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg682129.aspx), [Group Policy Management Console](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731212.aspx), or [Windows Defender Group Policy ADMX templates](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/927367). + +PowerShell is typically installed under the folder _%SystemRoot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell_. + + +**Use Windows Defender PowerShell cmdlets** + +1. Click **Start**, type **powershell**, and press **Enter**. +2. Click **Windows PowerShell** to open the interface. + > **Note:**  You may need to open an administrator-level version of PowerShell. Right-click the item in the Start menu, click **Run as administrator** and click **Yes** at the permissions prompt. +3. Enter the command and parameters. + +To open online help for any of the cmdlets type the following: + +```text +Get-Help -Online +``` +Omit the `-online` parameter to get locally cached help. diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/windows-defender-in-windows-10.md b/windows/keep-secure/windows-defender-in-windows-10.md index 2dc00afede..0f5d4d28f0 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/windows-defender-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/windows-defender-in-windows-10.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ This topic provides an overview of Windows Defender, including a list of system For more important information about running Windows Defender on a server platform, see [Windows Defender Overview for Windows Server Technical Preview](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn765478.aspx). -Take advantage of Windows Defender by configuring the settings and definitions using the following tools: +Take advantage of Windows Defender by configuring settings and definitions using the following tools: - Microsoft Active Directory *Group Policy* for settings - Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for definitions