Merge branch 'main' into docs-editor/offboard-machines-1740845646

Author: denisebmsft

defender-endpoint/download-client-analyzer.md

@@ -34,7 +34,8 @@ Learn how to download the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint client analyzer on sup
 
 ## Download client analyzer for macOS or Linux
 
-1. The latest stable edition will be integrated into the MDE for Endpoint agent. Ensure that you are running the latest edition for either [macOS](mac-whatsnew.md) or [Linux](linux-whatsnew.md).
+1. The latest stable edition will be integrated into the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint agent. Ensure that you are running the latest edition for either [macOS](mac-whatsnew.md) or [Linux](linux-whatsnew.md).
 
 2. The latest preview edition is available for direct download from following URL: <https://aka.ms/XMDEClientAnalyzer>
+
 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community](../includes/defender-mde-techcommunity.md)]

defender-endpoint/run-detection-test.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.service: defender-endpoint
 ms.author: deniseb
 author: denisebmsft
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 04/03/2024
+ms.date: 03/01/2025
 manager: deniseb
 audience: ITPro
 ms.collection: 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Run the following PowerShell script on a newly onboarded device to verify that i
 The Command Prompt window closes automatically. If successful, a new alert appears in the portal for the onboarded device in about 10 minutes.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> You can also use the EICAR test string to perform this test. Create a text file, paste the EICAR line, and save the file as an executable file to your endpoint's local drive. You will receive a test endpoint notification and an alert in the Microsoft Defender portal.
+> You can also [use the EICAR test string](/defender-endpoint/configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus) to perform this test. You will receive a notification on the endpoint and an alert in the Microsoft Defender portal.
 
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