diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md b/windows/keep-secure/TOC.md
index dae960fbac..504f41304c 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
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@@ -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 <cmdlet> -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