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[!INCLUDE [side-by-side-scenarios](includes/side-by-side-scenarios.md)]
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# Defender Antivirus in passive mode
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[!INCLUDE [side-by-side-scenarios](includes/side-by-side-scenarios.md)]
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect your devices from evolving threats. One of its key features enables Microsoft Defender Antivirus to coexist with non-Microsoft antimalware solutions while still providing valuable endpoint detection and response capabilities.
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Some of the key benefits of Defender Antivirus in passive mode are:
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* **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)** - Endpoint DLP functionalities operate normally, ensuring sensitive data is safeguarded.
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For more information, see [How Microsoft Defender Antivirus affects Defender for Endpoint functionality](microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md#how-microsoft-defender-antivirus-affects-defender-for-endpoint-functionality).
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>[!NOTE]
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>Passive mode disables Microsoft Defender Antivirus scheduled scans unless specific configurations are applied.
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## Configure passive mode
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On Windows 10 or newer, Defender Antivirus will automatically enter passive mode when a non-Microsoft antimalware solution is installed and registered.
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On Windows 10 or newer, Defender Antivirus automatically enters passive mode when a non-Microsoft antimalware solution is installed and registered.
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For Windows Server operating systems, follow the instructions in this section to configure passive mode for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
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