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Update defender-antivirus-compatibility-without-mde.md
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ms.service: defender-endpoint
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ms.topic: conceptual
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ms.date: 01/06/2025
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**A:** We don't support the manual modification of the start type of the services and drivers for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows images. On Windows clients, the supported method is by your non-Microsoft antivirus registering in Windows Security Center (WSC) api. Or, on Windows Server, you can uninstall the Microsoft Defender Antivirus feature by using roles and features MMC or by running the following PowerShell command (as an administrator):
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Windows Server 2019 and newer
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```powershell
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Uninstall-WindowsFeature Windows-Defender
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Windows Server 2016
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```powershell
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Uninstall-WindowsFeature Windows-Defender
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Uninstall-WindowsFeature Windows-Defender-Gui
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```
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**Q:** Can I use Microsoft Defender Antivirus in passive mode without onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint?
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**A:** No. Passive mode is a functionality in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2.

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