Verify that Microsoft Defender Antivirus is running Use the PowerShell cmdlets in the following table: Procedure

Verify Microsoft Defender Antivirus is runningĪfter you've installed (or reinstalled) Microsoft Defender Antivirus, your next step is to verify that it's running. Run the following PowerShell cmdlet: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-DefenderĮvent messages for the antimalware engine included with Microsoft Defender Antivirus can be found in Microsoft Defender Antivirus Events.

Use PowerShell to install Microsoft Defender AntivirusĢ. Also select the GUI for Windows Defender option. When you get to the Features step of the wizard, select the Microsoft Defender Antivirus option. See Install or Uninstall Roles, Role Services, or Features, and use the Add Roles and Features Wizard.Ģ. Use the Add Roles and Features Wizard to install Microsoft Defender Antivirusġ. If you need to install or reinstall Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server, use one of the procedures in the following table: Procedure Install Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows Server Run the following PowerShell cmdlet: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender-GUIįor more information, see Getting Started with PowerShell. On your Windows Server, open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.Ģ. When you get to the Features step of the wizard, under Windows Defender Features, select the GUI for Windows Defender option.ġ. See Install roles, role services, and features by using the add Roles and Features Wizard, and use the Add Roles and Features Wizard.Ģ. Turn on the GUI using the Add Roles and Features Wizardġ. To install the GUI, use one of the procedures in the following table: Procedure However, many organizations prefer to use the GUI for Microsoft Defender Antivirus. The GUI isn't required you can use PowerShell, Group Policy, or other methods to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Sometimes, the user interface (GUI) is installed by default. If you're using Windows Server 2012 R2, see Options to install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.īy default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server.

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