The following table summarizes what to expect: Windows versionĪ non-Microsoft antivirus/antimalware solution In general, Microsoft Defender Antivirus does not run in passive mode on devices that are not onboarded to Defender for Endpoint. This section describes what happens when you use Microsoft Defender Antivirus alongside non-Microsoft antivirus/antimalware products on endpoints that aren't onboarded to Defender for Endpoint.

Windows Defender is also offered for consumer devices on Windows 8.1, although Windows Defender does not provide enterprise-level management.Īntivirus protection without Defender for Endpoint.On Windows 8.1, enterprise-level endpoint antivirus protection is offered as System Center Endpoint Protection, which is managed through Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.The Defender for Endpoint modern unified solution on Windows Server 2012 R2 automatically installs Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Active mode.Microsoft Defender Antivirus is also available on Windows Server 2012 R2 when onboarded using the modern, unified solution.Microsoft Defender Antivirus is available on devices running Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server, version 1803 or newer, and Windows Server 2016.

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