From cff230eaaa3897b87ab52c5410a232a86c2b9253 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Iaan D'Souza-Wiltshire Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 17:58:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] expand on the warning about disabling WSC service (wdav-wdsc) --- .../windows-defender-security-center.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md b/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md index ba3252c6c8..c5b9281348 100644 --- a/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md +++ b/windows/threat-protection/windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md @@ -45,8 +45,15 @@ The app includes the settings and status for the following security features: - App & browser control, covering Windows Defender SmartScreen settings - Family options, which include a number of parental controls along with tips and information for keeping kids safe online -> [!IMPORTANT] -> The Windows Defender Security Center is not the same feature as the [Windows Security Center service, which provides limited antivirus, firewall, and Windows updates configuration](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457154.aspx#EDAA). + + +The Windows Defender Security Center uses the [Windows Security Center service](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457154.aspx#EDAA) to provide the status and information on 3rd party antivirus and firewall products that are installed on the device. + +> [!IMPORTANT] +> Disabling the Windows Security Center service will not disable Windows Defender AV or Windows Firewall. These will be disabled automatically when a 3rd party antivirus or firewall product is installed and kept up to date. + +> [!WARNING] If you do disable the Windows Security Center service, or configure its associated Group Policy settings to prevent it from starting or running, the Windows Defender Security Center may display stale or inaccurate information about any antivirus or firewall products you have installed on the device. + ## Open the Windows Defender Security Center - Right-click the icon in the notification area on the taskbar and click **Open**.