For more information about Intune device profiles, including how to create and configure their settings, see [What are Microsoft Intune device profiles?](https://docs.microsoft.com/intune/device-profiles).| +|Control Panel in Windows |Follow the guidance here: [Turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/user-help/turn-on-defender-windows).
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows. |
+|[Advanced Group Policy Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-desktop-optimization-pack/agpm/)
or
[Group Policy Management Console](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus) |1. Go to `Computer configuration > Administrative templates > Windows components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus`.
2. Look for a policy called **Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus**.
3. Choose **Edit policy setting**, and make sure that policy is disabled. This enables Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows. |
### Confirm that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is in passive mode
@@ -147,8 +130,8 @@ Microsoft Defender Antivirus can run alongside McAfee if you set Microsoft Defen
|Method |What to do |
|---------|---------|
-|Command Prompt |1. On a Windows device, open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type `sc query windefend`, and then press Enter.
3. Review the results to confirm that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in passive mode. |
-|PowerShell |1. On a Windows device, open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Run the [Get-MpComputerStatus](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/defender/Get-MpComputerStatus) cmdlet.
3. In the list of results, look for either **AMRunningMode: Passive Mode** or **AMRunningMode: SxS Passive Mode**.|
+|Command Prompt |1. On a Windows device, open Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type `sc query windefend`, and then press Enter.
3. Review the results to confirm that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running in passive mode. |
+|PowerShell |1. On a Windows device, open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.
2. Run the [Get-MpComputerStatus](https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/defender/Get-MpComputerStatus) cmdlet.
3. In the list of results, look for either **AMRunningMode: Passive Mode** or **AMRunningMode: SxS Passive Mode**.|
> [!NOTE]
> You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.
@@ -174,8 +157,8 @@ The specific exclusions to configure depend on which version of Windows your end
|OS |Exclusions |
|--|--|
-|- Windows 10, [version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1803) or later (See [Windows 10 release information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information))
- Windows 10, version 1703 or [1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1709) with [KB4493441](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4493441) installed
- [Windows Server 2019](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1809-and-windows-server-2019)
- [Windows Server, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-1803) |`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\MsSense.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCncProxy.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseSampleUploader.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseIR.exe`
|
-|- [Windows 8.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)
- [Windows 7](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1)
- [Windows Server 2016](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1607-and-windows-server-2016)
- [Windows Server 2012 R2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)
- [Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1) |`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\Health Service State\Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45\MsSenseS.exe`
**NOTE**: Where Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45 can be different numbered subfolders.
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\AgentControlPanel.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HealthService.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HSLockdown.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MOMPerfSnapshotHelper.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MonitoringHost.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\TestCloudConnection.exe` |
+|Windows 10, [version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1803) or later (See [Windows 10 release information](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/release-information))
Windows 10, version 1703 or [1709](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1709) with [KB4493441](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4493441) installed
[Windows Server 2019](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1809-and-windows-server-2019)
[Windows Server, version 1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/get-started/whats-new-in-windows-server-1803) |`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\MsSense.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseCncProxy.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseSampleUploader.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection\SenseIR.exe` | +| [Windows 8.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)
[Windows 7](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1)
[Windows Server 2016](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-1607-and-windows-server-2016)
[Windows Server 2012 R2](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-8.1-and-windows-server-2012-r2)
[Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/status-windows-7-and-windows-server-2008-r2-sp1) |`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\Health Service State\Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45\MsSenseS.exe`
**NOTE**: Where Monitoring Host Temporary Files 6\45 can be different numbered subfolders.
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\AgentControlPanel.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HealthService.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\HSLockdown.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MOMPerfSnapshotHelper.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\MonitoringHost.exe`
`C:\Program Files\Microsoft Monitoring Agent\Agent\TestCloudConnection.exe` |
## Add McAfee to the exclusion list for Microsoft Defender Antivirus
@@ -191,33 +174,27 @@ You can choose from several methods to add your exclusions to Microsoft Defender
|Method | What to do|
|--|--|
-|[Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/fundamentals/tutorial-walkthrough-endpoint-manager)
**NOTE**: Intune is now Microsoft Endpoint Manager. |1. Go to the [Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431) and sign in.
2. Select **Devices** > **Configuration profiles**, and then select the profile that you want to configure.
3. Under **Manage**, select **Properties**.
4. Select **Configuration settings: Edit**.
5. Expand **Microsoft Defender Antivirus**, and then expand **Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions**.
6. Specify the files and folders, extensions, and processes to exclude from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. For reference, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/configuration/device-restrictions-windows-10#microsoft-defender-antivirus-exclusions).
7. Choose **Review + save**, and then choose **Save**. |
-|[Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/) |1. Using the [Configuration Manager console](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/admin-console), go to **Assets and Compliance** > **Endpoint Protection** > **Antimalware Policies**, and then select the policy that you want to modify.
2. Specify exclusion settings for files and folders, extensions, and processes to exclude from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. |
-|[Group Policy Object](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/desktop/Policy/group-policy-objects) | 1. On your Group Policy management computer, open the [Group Policy Management Console](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731212.aspx), right-click the Group Policy Object you want to configure and click **Edit**.
2. In the **Group Policy Management Editor**, go to **Computer configuration** and click **Administrative templates**.
3. Expand the tree to **Windows components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Exclusions**.
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.
4. Double-click the **Path Exclusions** setting and add the exclusions.
- Set the option to **Enabled**.
- Under the **Options** section, click **Show...**.
- Specify each folder on its own line under the **Value name** column.
- If you specify a file, make sure to enter a fully qualified path to the file, including the drive letter, folder path, filename, and extension. Enter **0** in the **Value** column.
5. Click **OK**.
6. Double-click the **Extension Exclusions** setting and add the exclusions.
- Set the option to **Enabled**.
- Under the **Options** section, click **Show...**.
- Enter each file extension on its own line under the **Value name** column. Enter **0** in the **Value** column.
7. Click **OK**. |
-|Local group policy object |1. On the endpoint or device, open the Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Go to **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Microsoft Defender Antivirus** > **Exclusions**.
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.
3. Specify your path and process exclusions. |
-|Registry key |1. Export the following registry key: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\exclusions`.
2. Import the registry key. Here are two examples:
- Local path: `regedit.exe /s c:\temp\ MDAV_Exclusion.reg`
- Network share: `regedit.exe /s \\FileServer\ShareName\MDAV_Exclusion.reg` |
+|[Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/fundamentals/tutorial-walkthrough-endpoint-manager)
**NOTE**: Intune is now Microsoft Endpoint Manager. |1. Go to the [Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2109431) and sign in.
2. Select **Devices** > **Configuration profiles**, and then select the profile that you want to configure.
3. Under **Manage**, select **Properties**.
4. Select **Configuration settings: Edit**.
5. Expand **Microsoft Defender Antivirus**, and then expand **Microsoft Defender Antivirus Exclusions**.
6. Specify the files and folders, extensions, and processes to exclude from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. For reference, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/configuration/device-restrictions-windows-10#microsoft-defender-antivirus-exclusions).
7. Choose **Review + save**, and then choose **Save**. |
+|[Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/) |1. Using the [Configuration Manager console](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/admin-console), go to **Assets and Compliance** > **Endpoint Protection** > **Antimalware Policies**, and then select the policy that you want to modify.
2. Specify exclusion settings for files and folders, extensions, and processes to exclude from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. |
+|[Group Policy Object](https://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/desktop/Policy/group-policy-objects) | 1. On your Group Policy management computer, open the [Group Policy Management Console](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc731212.aspx), right-click the Group Policy Object you want to configure and click **Edit**.
2. In the **Group Policy Management Editor**, go to **Computer configuration** and click **Administrative templates**.
3. Expand the tree to **Windows components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Exclusions**.
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.
4. Double-click the **Path Exclusions** setting and add the exclusions.
- Set the option to **Enabled**.
- Under the **Options** section, click **Show...**.
- Specify each folder on its own line under the **Value name** column.
- If you specify a file, make sure to enter a fully qualified path to the file, including the drive letter, folder path, filename, and extension. Enter **0** in the **Value** column.
5. Click **OK**.
6. Double-click the **Extension Exclusions** setting and add the exclusions.
- Set the option to **Enabled**.
- Under the **Options** section, click **Show...**.
- Enter each file extension on its own line under the **Value name** column. Enter **0** in the **Value** column.
7. Click **OK**. |
+|Local group policy object |1. On the endpoint or device, open the Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Go to **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Windows Components** > **Microsoft Defender Antivirus** > **Exclusions**.
**NOTE**: You might see *Windows Defender Antivirus* instead of *Microsoft Defender Antivirus* in some versions of Windows.
3. Specify your path and process exclusions. |
+|Registry key |1. Export the following registry key: `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\exclusions`.
2. Import the registry key. Here are two examples:
- Local path: `regedit.exe /s c:\temp\ MDAV_Exclusion.reg`
- Network share: `regedit.exe /s \\FileServer\ShareName\MDAV_Exclusion.reg` |
## Add McAfee to the exclusion list for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
To add exclusions to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, you create [indicators](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/manage-indicators#create-indicators-for-files).
1. Go to the Microsoft Defender Security Center ([https://aka.ms/MDATPportal](https://aka.ms/MDATPportal)) and sign in.
-
2. In the navigation pane, choose **Settings** > **Rules** > **Indicators**.
-
3. On the **File hashes** tab, choose **Add indicator**.
-
-3. On the **Indicator** tab, specify the following settings:
+4. On the **Indicator** tab, specify the following settings:
- File hash (Need help? See [Find a file hash using CMPivot](#find-a-file-hash-using-cmpivot) in this article.)
- Under **Expires on (UTC)**, choose **Never**.
-
-4. On the **Action** tab, specify the following settings:
+5. On the **Action** tab, specify the following settings:
- **Response Action**: **Allow**
- Title and description
-
-5. On the **Scope** tab, under **Device groups**, select either **All devices in my scope** or **Select from list**.
-
-6. On the **Summary** tab, review the settings, and then click **Save**.
+6. On the **Scope** tab, under **Device groups**, select either **All devices in my scope** or **Select from list**.
+7. On the **Summary** tab, review the settings, and then click **Save**.
### Find a file hash using CMPivot
@@ -226,15 +203,10 @@ CMPivot is an in-console utility for Configuration Manager. CMPivot provides acc
To use CMPivot to get your file hash, follow these steps:
1. Review the [prerequisites](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/cmpivot#prerequisites).
-
2. [Start CMPivot](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/cmpivot#start-cmpivot).
-
3. Connect to Configuration Manager (`SCCM_ServerName.DomainName.com`).
-
4. Select the **Query** tab.
-
5. In the **Device Collection** list, and choose **All Systems (default)**.
-
6. In the query box, type the following query:
```kusto
@@ -248,16 +220,14 @@ File(c:\\windows\\notepad.exe)
| Collection type | What to do |
|--|--|
-|[Device groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups) (formerly called machine groups) enable your security operations team to configure security capabilities, such as automated investigation and remediation.
Device groups are also useful for assigning access to those devices so that your security operations team can take remediation actions if needed.
Device groups are created in the Microsoft Defender Security Center. |1. Go to the Microsoft Defender Security Center ([https://aka.ms/MDATPportal](https://aka.ms/MDATPportal)).
2. In the navigation pane on the left, choose **Settings** > **Permissions** > **Device groups**.
3. Choose **+ Add device group**.
4. Specify a name and description for the device group.
5. In the **Automation level** list, select an option. (We recommend **Full - remediate threats automatically**.) To learn more about the various automation levels, see [How threats are remediated](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/automated-investigations#how-threats-are-remediated).
6. Specify conditions for a matching rule to determine which devices belong to the device group. For example, you can choose a domain, OS versions, or even use [device tags](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags).
7. On the **User access** tab, specify roles that should have access to the devices that are included in the device group.
8. Choose **Done**. |
-|[Device collections](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/collections/introduction-to-collections) enable your security operations team to manage applications, deploy compliance settings, or install software updates on the devices in your organization.
Device collections are created by using [Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/). |Follow the steps in [Create a collection](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/collections/create-collections#bkmk_create). |
-|[Organizational units](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/create-ou) enable you to logically group objects such as user accounts, service accounts, or computer accounts. You can then assign administrators to specific organizational units, and apply group policy to enforce targeted configuration settings.
Organizational units are defined in [Azure Active Directory Domain Services](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services). | Follow the steps in [Create an Organizational Unit in an Azure Active Directory Domain Services managed domain](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/create-ou). |
+|[Device groups](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-groups) (formerly called machine groups) enable your security operations team to configure security capabilities, such as automated investigation and remediation.
Device groups are also useful for assigning access to those devices so that your security operations team can take remediation actions if needed.
Device groups are created in the Microsoft Defender Security Center. |1. Go to the Microsoft Defender Security Center ([https://aka.ms/MDATPportal](https://aka.ms/MDATPportal)).
2. In the navigation pane on the left, choose **Settings** > **Permissions** > **Device groups**.
3. Choose **+ Add device group**.
4. Specify a name and description for the device group.
5. In the **Automation level** list, select an option. (We recommend **Full - remediate threats automatically**.) To learn more about the various automation levels, see [How threats are remediated](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/automated-investigations#how-threats-are-remediated).
6. Specify conditions for a matching rule to determine which devices belong to the device group. For example, you can choose a domain, OS versions, or even use [device tags](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/machine-tags).
7. On the **User access** tab, specify roles that should have access to the devices that are included in the device group.
8. Choose **Done**. |
+|[Device collections](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/collections/introduction-to-collections) enable your security operations team to manage applications, deploy compliance settings, or install software updates on the devices in your organization.
Device collections are created by using [Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/). |Follow the steps in [Create a collection](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/collections/create-collections#bkmk_create). | +|[Organizational units](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/create-ou) enable you to logically group objects such as user accounts, service accounts, or computer accounts. You can then assign administrators to specific organizational units, and apply group policy to enforce targeted configuration settings.
Organizational units are defined in [Azure Active Directory Domain Services](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services). | Follow the steps in [Create an Organizational Unit in an Azure Active Directory Domain Services managed domain](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/active-directory-domain-services/create-ou). | ## Configure antimalware policies and real-time protection Using Configuration Manager and your device collection(s), configure your antimalware policies. - - See [Create and deploy antimalware policies for Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-antimalware-policies). - - While you create and configure your antimalware policies, make sure to review the [real-time protection settings](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-antimalware-policies#real-time-protection-settings) and [enable block at first sight](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configure-block-at-first-sight-microsoft-defender-antivirus). > [!TIP]