Merge pull request #1710 from MicrosoftDocs/mdav-relnotes

MDAV relnotes

Author: denisebmsft

defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction.md

@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@ Warn mode is supported on devices running the following versions of Windows:
 
 Microsoft Defender Antivirus must be running with real-time protection in [Active mode](/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility#functionality-and-features-available-in-each-state).
 
-Also, make sure [Microsoft Defender Antivirus and antimalware updates](/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-microsoft-defender-antivirus#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions) are installed.
+Also, make sure [Microsoft Defender Antivirus and antimalware updates](/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/manage-updates-baselines-microsoft-defender-antivirus#platform-and-engine-releases) are installed.
 
 - Minimum platform release requirement: `4.18.2008.9`
 - Minimum engine release requirement: `1.1.17400.5`

defender-endpoint/configure-server-endpoints.md

@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ If you intend to use a third-party anti-malware solution, you'll need to run Mic
 
 #### Update packages for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2
 
-To receive regular product improvements and fixes for the EDR Sensor component, ensure Windows Update [KB5005292](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2168277) gets applied or approved. In addition, to keep protection components updated, see [Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions).
+To receive regular product improvements and fixes for the EDR Sensor component, ensure Windows Update [KB5005292](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2168277) gets applied or approved. In addition, to keep protection components updated, see [Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases).
 
 If you're using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and/or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, this new "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint update for EDR Sensor" is available under the category "Microsoft Defender for Endpoint".
 

defender-endpoint/defender-compatibility.md

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agent depends on Microsoft Defender Antiviru
 For optimal protection, configure the following settings for devices that are onboarded to Defender for Endpoint, whether Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the active antimalware solution or not:
 
 - [Security intelligence updates](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#security-intelligence-updates) (which also updates the scan engine)
-- [Platform updates](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions)
+- [Platform updates](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases)
 
 For more information, see [Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md).
 

defender-endpoint/device-health-microsoft-defender-antivirus-health.md

@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ The following table lays out the possible values for up to date reports for **An
 | < 7 days (new) | whatever client reports (_Up to date <br/> Out of date <br/> Unknown)_ |
 | > 7 days (old) | `Unknown` |
 
-For information about Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus update versions, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions).
+For information about Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus update versions, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases).
 
 #### Antivirus platform updates card
 
@@ -323,7 +323,7 @@ The following table lays out the possible up to date report values for **Antivir
 | < 7 days (new) | whatever client reports (`Up to date` <br/> `Out of date` <br/> `Unknown)` |
 | > 7 days (old) | `Unknown` |
 
-For information about Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus update versions, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions).
+For information about Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus update versions, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases).
 
 ##### Security intelligence updates card
 

defender-endpoint/indicator-file.md

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Understand the following prerequisites before you create indicators for files:
 ### Windows prerequisites
 
 - This feature is available if your organization uses [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows.md) (in active mode) 
-- The Antimalware client version must be `4.18.1901.x` or later. See [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions)
+- The Antimalware client version must be `4.18.1901.x` or later. See [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases)
 
 - This feature is supported on devices running Windows 10, version 1703 or later, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 or later, Windows Server 2019, or Windows Server 2022.
 

defender-endpoint/manage-protection-update-schedule-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ ms.collection:
 # Manage the schedule for when protection updates should be downloaded and applied
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Customers who applied the March 2022 Microsoft Defender engine update (**1.1.19100.5**) might have encountered high resource utilization (CPU and/or memory). Microsoft has released an update (**1.1.19200.5**) that resolves the bugs introduced in the earlier version. Customers are recommended to update to this new engine build of Antivirus Engine (**1.1.19200.5**). To ensure any performance issues are fully fixed, it is recommended to reboot machines after applying update. For more information, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions).
+> Customers who applied the March 2022 Microsoft Defender engine update (**1.1.19100.5**) might have encountered high resource utilization (CPU and/or memory). Microsoft has released an update (**1.1.19200.5**) that resolves the bugs introduced in the earlier version. Customers are recommended to update to this new engine build of Antivirus Engine (**1.1.19200.5**). To ensure any performance issues are fully fixed, it is recommended to reboot machines after applying update. For more information, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases).
 
 **Applies to:**
 - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 1](microsoft-defender-endpoint.md)

defender-endpoint/manage-tamper-protection-intune.md

@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ If your organization has [exclusions defined for Microsoft Defender Antivirus](c
 
 | Condition | Criteria |
 |---|---|
-| Microsoft Defender platform | Devices are running Microsoft Defender platform `4.18.2211.5` or later. For more information, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions). |
+| Microsoft Defender platform | Devices are running Microsoft Defender platform `4.18.2211.5` or later. For more information, see [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases). |
 | `DisableLocalAdminMerge` setting | This setting is also known as preventing local list merging. `DisableLocalAdminMerge` must be enabled so that settings configured on a device aren't merged with organization policies, such as settings in Intune. For more information, see [DisableLocalAdminMerge](/windows/client-management/mdm/defender-csp). |
 | Device management | Devices are either managed in Intune only, or are managed with Configuration Manager only. Sense must be enabled. |
 | Antivirus exclusions | Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions are managed in Microsoft Intune or Configuration Manager. For more information, see [Settings for Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy in Microsoft Intune for Windows devices](/mem/intune/protect/antivirus-microsoft-defender-settings-windows). <br/><br/>Functionality to protect Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions is enabled on devices. For more information, see [How to determine whether antivirus exclusions are tamper protected on a Windows device](#how-to-determine-whether-antivirus-exclusions-are-tamper-protected-on-a-windows-device). |

defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-compatibility.md

@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ You can use one of several methods to confirm the state of Microsoft Defender An
 - [Use Windows PowerShell to confirm that antivirus protection is running](#use-windows-powershell-to-confirm-that-antivirus-protection-is-running).
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Beginning with [platform version 4.18.2208.0 and later](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions): If a server has been onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the "Turn off Windows Defender" [group policy](configure-endpoints-gp.md#update-endpoint-protection-configuration) setting no longer completely disables Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2012 R2 and later. Instead, it place Microsoft Defender Antivirus into passive mode. In addition, the [tamper protection](prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md) allows a switch to active mode, but not to passive mode.
+> Beginning with [platform version 4.18.2208.0 and later](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases): If a server has been onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the "Turn off Windows Defender" [group policy](configure-endpoints-gp.md#update-endpoint-protection-configuration) setting no longer completely disables Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2012 R2 and later. Instead, it place Microsoft Defender Antivirus into passive mode. In addition, the [tamper protection](prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md) allows a switch to active mode, but not to passive mode.
 > 
 > - If "Turn off Windows Defender" is already in place before onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus remains disabled.
 > - To switch Microsoft Defender Antivirus to passive mode, even if it was disabled before onboarding, you can apply the [ForceDefenderPassiveMode configuration](switch-to-mde-phase-2.md#set-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-passive-mode-on-windows-server) with a value of `1`. To place it into active mode, switch this value to `0` instead.

defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-on-windows-server.md

@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ sc query state= all
 ## Update antimalware security intelligence
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Beginning with [platform version 4.18.2208.0 and later](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#monthly-platform-and-engine-versions): If a server has been onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the "Turn off Windows Defender" [group policy](configure-endpoints-gp.md#update-endpoint-protection-configuration) setting will no longer completely disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2012 R2 and later. Instead, it will place it into passive mode. In addition, the [tamper protection](prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md) feature will allow a switch to active mode but not to passive mode.
+> Beginning with [platform version 4.18.2208.0 and later](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases): If a server has been onboarded to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, the "Turn off Windows Defender" [group policy](configure-endpoints-gp.md#update-endpoint-protection-configuration) setting will no longer completely disable Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows Server 2012 R2 and later. Instead, it will place it into passive mode. In addition, the [tamper protection](prevent-changes-to-security-settings-with-tamper-protection.md) feature will allow a switch to active mode but not to passive mode.
 > 
 > - If "Turn off Windows Defender" is already in place before onboarding to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, there will be no change and Defender Antivirus will remain disabled.
 > - To switch Defender Antivirus to passive mode, even if it was disabled before onboarding, you can apply the [ForceDefenderPassiveMode configuration](switch-to-mde-phase-2.md#set-microsoft-defender-antivirus-to-passive-mode-on-windows-server) with a value of `1`. To place it into active mode, switch this value to `0` instead.