Windows 11 25H2
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
17 policies · 15 subcategories
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- ComputerAllow antimalware service to remain running alwaysAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerAllow antimalware service to startup with normal priorityAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerConfigure detection for potentially unwanted applicationsAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerConfigure local administrator merge behavior for listsAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerConfigure scheduled task times randomization windowAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerControl whether exclusions are visible to local usersAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerControl whether or not exclusions are visible to Local AdminsAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerDefine addresses to bypass proxy serverAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerDefine proxy auto-config (.pac) for connecting to the networkAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10
- ComputerDefine proxy server for connecting to the networkAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerDefine the directory path to copy support log filesAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerRandomize scheduled task timesAt least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
- ComputerSelect the channel for Microsoft Defender daily security intelligence updatesAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerSelect the channel for Microsoft Defender monthly engine updatesAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerSelect the channel for Microsoft Defender monthly platform updatesAt least Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 Version 1607
- ComputerTurn off Microsoft Defender AntivirusAt least Windows Vista
- ComputerTurn off routine remediationAt least Windows Vista