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Docker on Windows on-premises (Microsoft)
Note We’ve renamed Microsoft Cloud App Security. It’s now called Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. In the coming weeks, we’ll update the screenshots and instructions here and in related pages. For more information about the change, see this announcement. To learn more about the recent renaming of Microsoft security services, see the Microsoft Ignite Security blog. You can […]
Run the client analyzer on Windows (Microsoft)
Applies to: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 Download the MDE Client Analyzer tool to the Windows machine you need to investigate. Extract the contents of MDEClientAnalyzer.zip on the machine. Open an elevated command line: Go to Start and type cmd. Right-click Command prompt and select Run as administrator. Enter the following command and press Enter: dosCopy HardDrivePath\MDEClientAnalyzer.cmd Replace HardDrivePath with the path to […]
Use Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to configure and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is a scripting interface that allows you to retrieve, modify, and update settings. Read more about WMI at the Microsoft Developer Network System Administration library. Microsoft Defender Antivirus has a number of specific WMI classes that can be used to perform most of the same functions as Group Policy and other management […]
Onboard non-Windows devices (Microsoft)
Defender for Endpoint provides a centralized security operations experience for Windows and non-Windows platforms. You’ll be able to see alerts from various supported operating systems (OS) in Microsoft 365 Defender and better protect your organization’s network. You’ll need to know the exact Linux distros and macOS versions that are compatible with Defender for Endpoint for […]
Onboarding tools and methods for Windows devices in Defender for Endpoint (Microsoft)
Devices in your organization must be configured so that the Defender for Endpoint service can get sensor data from them. There are various methods and deployment tools that you can use to configure the devices in your organization. In general, you’ll identify the Windows device you’re onboarding, then follow the corresponding tool appropriate to the […]
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for non-Windows platforms
Microsoft has been on a journey to extend its industry leading endpoint security capabilities beyond Windows and Windows Server to macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Organizations face threats across a variety of platforms and devices. Our teams have committed to building security solutions not just for Microsoft, but also from Microsoft to enable our customers to protect and secure […]
Can’t find Office applications in Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7? (Microsoft)
Here are a few ways to find and open Office applications from the Start screen and taskbar in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7. Got a Mac? If you’re looking for how to dock the Office for Mac applications, please see Add the Office for Mac app icon to the dock. Windows 10 Notes: In Windows 10, […]
Windows 8 end of support and Office (Microsoft)
Important: Support for Windows 8 ended on January 12, 2016. Learn more Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows 8. To avoid performance and reliability issues, we recommend that you upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 or download Windows 8.1 for free. If you’re an IT Pro responsible for deploying Office in an enterprise, you should see Windows […]
Windows 7 end of support and Office (Microsoft)
Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020 and your experience may be different depending on your version of Office. Note: If you’re an IT Pro responsible for deploying Office in an enterprise, you should see Windows 7 end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise. Select the Microsoft 365 or Other Office versions tab below to learn more about […]