-> 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.
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