It might feel counter-intuitive to select these options because the names suggest that you're turning off Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
Then select Edit group policy from the listed results. Turn on Microsoft Defender AntivirusĬomplete the following steps to turn on Microsoft Defender Antivirus on your device.
This article describes how to update your device settings to meet your organization's antivirus requirements and resolve access problems on your enrolled device. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that's included in Windows and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. To ensure your device is secure while accessing work resources, your organization may require you to use Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Windows Security features.
