diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index 77a859a805..c88f7a7215 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ms.author: deniseb ms.custom: nextgen ms.reviewer: ksarens manager: dansimp -ms.date: 08/17/2020 +ms.date: 03/19/2021 ms.technology: mde --- @@ -25,12 +25,11 @@ ms.technology: mde - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2154037) -You can perform various Microsoft Defender Antivirus functions with the dedicated command-line tool *mpcmdrun.exe*. This utility is useful when you want to automate Microsoft Defender Antivirus use. You can find the utility in `%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe`. You must run it from a command prompt. +You can perform various Microsoft Defender Antivirus functions with the dedicated command-line tool **mpcmdrun.exe**. This utility is useful when you want to automate Microsoft Defender Antivirus use. You can find the utility in `%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe`. You must run it from a command prompt. > [!NOTE] -> You might need to open an administrator-level version of the command prompt. Right-click the item in the Start menu, click **Run as administrator** and click **Yes** at the permissions prompt. -> -> If you're running an updated Microsoft Defender Platform version, please run `MpCmdRun` from the following location: `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\`. +> You might need to open an administrator-level version of the command prompt. When you search for **Command Prompt** on the Start menu, choose **Run as administrator**. +> If you're running an updated Microsoft Defender Platform version, run `**MpCmdRun**` from the following location: `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\`. The utility has the following commands: @@ -68,7 +67,7 @@ MpCmdRun.exe -Scan -ScanType 2 |:----|:----| | `ValidateMapsConnection failed (800106BA) or 0x800106BA` | The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service is disabled. Enable the service and try again.
**Note:** In Windows 10 1909 or older, and Windows Server 2019 or older, the service used to be called "Windows Defender Antivirus" service.| | `0x80070667` | You're running the `-ValidateMapsConnection` command from a computer that is Windows 10 version 1607 or older, or Windows Server 2016 or older. Run the command from a machine that is Windows 10 version 1703 or newer, or Windows Server 2019 or newer.| -| `'MpCmdRun' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.` | The tool needs to be run from either: `%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender` or `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.2008.4-0` (where `2008.4-0` might differ since platform updates are monthly except for December)| +| `'MpCmdRun' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.` | The tool needs to be run from either: `%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender` or `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.2012.4-0` (where `2012.4-0` might differ since platform updates are monthly except for March)| | `ValidateMapsConnection failed to establish a connection to MAPS (hr=80070005 httpcode=450)` | Not enough privileges. Use the command prompt (cmd.exe) as an administrator.| | `ValidateMapsConnection failed to establish a connection to MAPS (hr=80070006 httpcode=451)` | The firewall is blocking the connection or conducting SSL inspection. | | `ValidateMapsConnection failed to establish a connection to MAPS (hr=80004005 httpcode=450)` | Possible network-related issues, like name resolution problems| @@ -76,7 +75,10 @@ MpCmdRun.exe -Scan -ScanType 2 | `ValidateMapsConnection failed to establish a connection to MAPS (hr=800722F0D` | The firewall is blocking the connection or conducting SSL inspection. | | `ValidateMapsConnection failed to establish a connection to MAPS (hr=80072EE7 httpcode=451)` | The firewall is blocking the connection or conducting SSL inspection. | -## Related topics +## See also +- [Configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus features](configure-microsoft-defender-antivirus-features.md) +- [Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus in your business](configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - [Reference topics for management and configuration tools](configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md) +-