diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md index 2a0313ec61..756111f940 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium author: denisebmsft ms.author: deniseb ms.custom: nextgen -ms.date: 09/03/2018 +ms.date: 12/16/2020 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp --- @@ -27,21 +27,19 @@ manager: dansimp You can manage and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus with the following tools: -- Microsoft Intune (now part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager) -- Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (now part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager) -- Group Policy -- PowerShell cmdlets -- Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) -- The Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility (referred to as the *mpcmdrun.exe* utility +- [Microsoft Intune](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/intune/protect/endpoint-security-antivirus-policy) (now part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager) +- [Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/mem/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-protection-configure) (now part of Microsoft Endpoint Manager) +- [Group Policy](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus) +- [PowerShell cmdlets](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus) +- [Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/use-wmi-microsoft-defender-antivirus) +- The [Microsoft Malware Protection Command Line Utility](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus) (referred to as the *mpcmdrun.exe* utility -The articles in this section provide further information, links, and resources for using these tools to manage and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus. +The following articles provide further information, links, and resources for using these tools to manage and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus. -## In this section - -Article | Description ----|--- -[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](use-intune-config-manager-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Information about using Intune and Configuration Manager to deploy, manage, report, and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus -[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Group Policy settings](use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|List of all Group Policy settings located in ADMX templates -[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with PowerShell cmdlets](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Instructions for using PowerShell cmdlets to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus, plus links to documentation for all cmdlets and allowed parameters -[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)](use-wmi-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)| Instructions for using WMI to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus, plus links to documentation for the WMIv2 APIs (including all classes, methods, and properties) -[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with the mpcmdrun.exe command-line tool](command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Instructions on using the dedicated command-line tool to manage and use Microsoft Defender Antivirus +| Article | Description | +|:---|:---| +|[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager](use-intune-config-manager-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Information about using Intune and Configuration Manager to deploy, manage, report, and configure Microsoft Defender Antivirus | +|[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Group Policy settings](use-group-policy-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|List of all Group Policy settings located in ADMX templates | +|[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with PowerShell cmdlets](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Instructions for using PowerShell cmdlets to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus, plus links to documentation for all cmdlets and allowed parameters | +|[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)](use-wmi-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)| Instructions for using WMI to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus, plus links to documentation for the WMIv2 APIs (including all classes, methods, and properties) | +|[Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus with the mpcmdrun.exe command-line tool](command-line-arguments-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)|Instructions on using the dedicated command-line tool to manage and use Microsoft Defender Antivirus | diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md index bb9e88a2d6..a51058e86c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md @@ -20,7 +20,6 @@ ms.date: 12/11/2020 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft 365 Defender rebranding](../../includes/microsoft-defender.md)] - **Applies to:** - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2146631) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md index 3b56a59a48..23c85194d0 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ms.pagetype: security ms.localizationpriority: medium author: denisebmsft ms.author: deniseb -ms.date: 11/12/2020 +ms.date: 12/16/2020 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp ms.custom: nextgen @@ -20,12 +20,9 @@ ms.custom: nextgen [!INCLUDE [Microsoft 365 Defender rebranding](../../includes/microsoft-defender.md)] - **Applies to:** -- Windows 10 -- Windows Server 2016 -- Windows Server 2019 +- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2146631) ## Microsoft Defender Antivirus: Your next-generation protection @@ -56,8 +53,8 @@ For information on how to configure next-generation protection services, see [Co > [!Note] > Configuration and management is largely the same in Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019, while running Microsoft Defender Antivirus; however, there are some differences. To learn more, see [Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016 and 2019](microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md). -## Related articles +## See also +- [Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016 and 2019](microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md) - [Microsoft Defender Antivirus management and configuration](configuration-management-reference-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) - - [Evaluate Microsoft Defender Antivirus protection](evaluate-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md index 0b7e4ccdd6..2dd55a5ef2 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016.md @@ -10,24 +10,22 @@ ms.sitesec: library ms.localizationpriority: medium author: denisebmsft ms.author: deniseb -ms.date: 02/25/2020 +ms.date: 12/16/2020 ms.reviewer: manager: dansimp --- -# Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016 and 2019 +# Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft 365 Defender rebranding](../../includes/microsoft-defender.md)] - **Applies to:** -- Windows Server 2016 -- Windows Server 2019 +- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2146631) -Microsoft Defender Antivirus is available on Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. In some instances, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is referred to as Endpoint Protection; however, the protection engine is the same. +Microsoft Defender Antivirus is available on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016. In some instances, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is referred to as *Endpoint Protection*; however, the protection engine is the same. -While the functionality, configuration, and management are largely the same for Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10, there are a few key differences on Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019: +While the functionality, configuration, and management are largely the same for [Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md), there are a few key differences on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016: - In Windows Server, [automatic exclusions](configure-server-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) are applied based on your defined Server Role. - In Windows Server, Microsoft Defender Antivirus does not automatically disable itself if you are running another antivirus product. @@ -36,9 +34,9 @@ While the functionality, configuration, and management are largely the same for The process of setting up and running Microsoft Defender Antivirus on a server platform includes several steps: -1. [Enable the interface](#enable-the-user-interface-on-windows-server-2016-or-2019) +1. [Enable the interface](#enable-the-user-interface-on-windows-server-2019-or-windows-server-2016) -2. [Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus](#install-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2016-or-2019) +2. [Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus](#install-microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server-2019-or-windows-server-2016) 2. [Verify Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running](#verify-microsoft-defender-antivirus-is-running) @@ -50,9 +48,9 @@ The process of setting up and running Microsoft Defender Antivirus on a server p 6. (Only if necessary) [Uninstall Microsoft Defender Antivirus](#need-to-uninstall-microsoft-defender-antivirus) -## Enable the user interface on Windows Server 2016 or 2019 +## Enable the user interface on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016 -By default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019. The user interface (GUI) is installed by default on some SKUs, but is not required because you can use PowerShell or other methods to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus. And if the GUI is not installed on your server, you can add it by using the Add Roles and Features Wizard or PowerShell. +By default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016. The user interface (GUI) is installed by default on some SKUs, but is not required because you can use PowerShell or other methods to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus. And if the GUI is not installed on your server, you can add it by using the Add Roles and Features Wizard or by using PowerShell. ### Turn on the GUI using the Add Roles and Features Wizard @@ -74,7 +72,7 @@ The following PowerShell cmdlet will enable the interface: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender-GUI ``` -## Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2016 or 2019 +## Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016 You can use either the **Add Roles and Features Wizard** or PowerShell to install Microsoft Defender Antivirus. @@ -121,14 +119,14 @@ The `sc query` command returns information about the Microsoft Defender Antiviru In order to get updated antimalware Security intelligence, you must have the Windows Update service running. If you use an update management service, like Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), make sure that updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus Security intelligence are approved for the computers you manage. -By default, Windows Update does not download and install updates automatically on Windows Server 2016 or 2019. You can change this configuration by using one of the following methods: +By default, Windows Update does not download and install updates automatically on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016. You can change this configuration by using one of the following methods: |Method |Description | |---------|---------| |**Windows Update** in Control Panel |- **Install updates automatically** results in all updates being automatically installed, including Windows Defender Security intelligence updates.
- **Download updates but let me choose whether to install them** allows Windows Defender to download and install Security intelligence updates automatically, but other updates are not automatically installed. | |**Group Policy** | You can set up and manage Windows Update by using the settings available in Group Policy, in the following path: **Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update\Configure Automatic Updates** | -|The **AUOptions** registry key |The following two values allow Windows Update to automatically download and install Security intelligence updates:
- **4** Install updates automatically. This value results in all updates being automatically installed, including Windows Defender Security intelligence updates.
- **3** Download updates but let me choose whether to install them. This value allows Windows Defender to download and install Security intelligence updates automatically, but other updates are not automatically installed. | +|The **AUOptions** registry key |The following two values allow Windows Update to automatically download and install Security intelligence updates:
- **4** - **Install updates automatically**. This value results in all updates being automatically installed, including Windows Defender Security intelligence updates.
- **3** - **Download updates but let me choose whether to install them**. This value allows Windows Defender to download and install Security intelligence updates automatically, but other updates are not automatically installed. | To ensure that protection from malware is maintained, we recommend that you enable the following services: @@ -162,10 +160,10 @@ To enable automatic sample submission, start a Windows PowerShell console as an |Setting |Description | |---------|---------| -|**0** Always prompt |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service prompts you to confirm submission of all required files. This is the default setting for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, but is not recommended for installations on Windows Server 2016 or 2019 without a GUI. | -|**1** Send safe samples automatically |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service sends all files marked as "safe" and prompts for the remainder of the files. | -|**2** Never send |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service does not prompt and does not send any files. | -|**3** Send all samples automatically |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service sends all files without a prompt for confirmation. | +|**0** - **Always prompt** |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service prompts you to confirm submission of all required files. This is the default setting for Microsoft Defender Antivirus, but is not recommended for installations on Windows Server 2016 or 2019 without a GUI. | +|**1** - **Send safe samples automatically** |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service sends all files marked as "safe" and prompts for the remainder of the files. | +|**2** - **Never send** |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service does not prompt and does not send any files. | +|**3** - **Send all samples automatically** |The Microsoft Defender Antivirus service sends all files without a prompt for confirmation. | ## Configure automatic exclusions @@ -177,7 +175,9 @@ See [Configure exclusions in Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server](con If you are using a third-party antivirus solution and you're running into issues with that solution and Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you can consider uninstalling Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Before you do that, review the following resources: -- See the question "Should I run Microsoft security software at the same time as other security products?" on the [Windows Defender Security Intelligence Antivirus and antimalware software FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/help/antimalware-faq#multiple-products). +- See the question *Should I run Microsoft security software at the same time as other security products?* in the [Windows Defender Security Intelligence Antivirus and antimalware software FAQ](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/help/antimalware-faq#multiple-products). + +- See [Microsoft Defender Antivirus compatibility](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md). - See [Better together: Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/why-use-microsoft-antivirus). This article describes 10 advantages to using Microsoft Defender Antivirus together with Defender for Endpoint. @@ -185,20 +185,20 @@ If you determine you do want to uninstall Microsoft Defender Antivirus, follow t ### Uninstall Microsoft Defender Antivirus using the Remove Roles and Features wizard -1. Refer to [this article](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/server-manager/install-or-uninstall-roles-role-services-or-features#remove-roles-role-services-and-features-by-using-the-remove-roles-and-features-wizard), and use the **Remove Roles and Features Wizard**. +1. See [Install or Uninstall Roles, Role Services, or Features](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/server-manager/install-or-uninstall-roles-role-services-or-features#remove-roles-role-services-and-features-by-using-the-remove-roles-and-features-wizard), and use the **Remove Roles and Features Wizard**. -2. When you get to the **Features** step of the wizard, unselect the **Windows Defender Features** option. +2. When you get to the **Features** step of the wizard, clear the **Windows Defender Features** option. - If you unselect **Windows Defender** by itself under the **Windows Defender Features** section, you will be prompted to remove the interface option **GUI for Windows Defender**. + If you clear **Windows Defender** by itself under the **Windows Defender Features** section, you will be prompted to remove the interface option **GUI for Windows Defender**. - Microsoft Defender AV will still run normally without the user interface, but the user interface cannot be enabled if you disable the core **Windows Defender** feature. + Microsoft Defender Antivirus will still run normally without the user interface, but the user interface cannot be enabled if you disable the core **Windows Defender** feature. ### Uninstall Microsoft Defender Antivirus using PowerShell >[!NOTE] >You can't uninstall the Windows Security app, but you can disable the interface with these instructions. -The following PowerShell cmdlet will also uninstall Microsoft Defender AV on Windows Server 2016 or 2019: +The following PowerShell cmdlet uninstalls Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016: ```PowerShell Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender @@ -212,8 +212,7 @@ To turn off the Microsoft Defender Antivirus GUI, use the following PowerShell c Uninstall-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender-GUI ``` - -## Related topics +## See also - [Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10](microsoft-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/contact-support-usgov.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/contact-support-usgov.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8241f211f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/contact-support-usgov.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: Contact Microsoft Defender for Endpoint support for US Government customers +description: Learn how to contact Microsoft Defender for Endpoint support for US Government customers +keywords: support, contact, premier support, solutions, problems, case, government, gcc, gcc-m, gcc-h, defender, endpoint, mdatp, mde +search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh +search.appverid: met150 +ms.prod: w10 +ms.mktglfcycl: deploy +ms.sitesec: library +ms.pagetype: security +ms.author: macapara +author: mjcaparas +ms.localizationpriority: medium +manager: dansimp +audience: ITPro +ms.collection: M365-security-compliance +ms.topic: conceptual +ROBOTS: noindex,nofollow +--- + +# Contact Microsoft Defender for Endpoint support for US Government customers + +[!INCLUDE [Microsoft 365 Defender rebranding](../../includes/microsoft-defender.md)] + + +**Applies to:** +- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2146631) + +Defender for Endpoint has recently upgraded the support process to offer a more modern and advanced support experience. + +## Using the right portal +In order to open a support case, you will need to login to your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint portal: + +Environment | Portal URL +:---|:--- +GCC-M | [https://gcc.securitycenter.windows.us](https://gcc.securitycenter.windows.us) +GCC-H | [https://securitycenter.windows.us](https://securitycenter.windows.us) +DoD | [https://securitycenter.windows.us](https://securitycenter.windows.us) + +If you are unable to login to the portal, you can also open a support case using the [phone](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/contact-support-for-business-products?view=o365-worldwide&tabs=phone&preserve-view=true). + +## Opening a support case +For prerequisites and instructions, see [Contact Microsoft Defender for Endpoint support](contact-support.md). \ No newline at end of file