diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md index b22cc4e225..717e08d7d4 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md @@ -43,10 +43,10 @@ The following matrix illustrates the states that Windows Defender AV will enter | Windows Server 2016 | Windows Defender AV | No | Active mode | (1) On Windows Server 2016, Windows Defender AV will not enter passive or disabled mode if you have also installed a third-party antivirus product. If you install a third-party antivirus product, you should [uninstall Windows Defender AV on Windows Server 2016](windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md) to prevent problems caused by having multiple antivirus products installed on a machine. -If you are Using Windows Server, version 1803 and Windows 2019, you can enable passive mode following the steps below: -Set the following registry entry: +If you are Using Windows Server, version 1803 and Windows 2019, you can enable passive mode by setting this registry key: - Path: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Advanced Threat Protection -- Name: ForceDefenderPassiveMode - Value: 1 +- Name: ForceDefenderPassiveMode +- Value: 1 See the [Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016](windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md#install-or-uninstall-windows-defender-av-on-windows-server-2016) topic for key differences and management options for Windows Server installations.