From c04e2a164a0cb6ee02d298929e9c4fc82bc5be3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CTroessaert <43269447+CTroessaert@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:46:46 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] update with passive mode support update with passive mode support for windows server 1803 and server 2019 according to : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/configure-server-endpoints#windows-server-version-1803-and-windows-server-2019 --- .../windows-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) 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 960e256e35..b22cc4e225 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 @@ -43,6 +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: +- Path: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Advanced Threat Protection +- 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.