defender passive mode

Question

Hello,

We currently have the same issue with the Windows 11 version company mutli sessions at several clients and withsecure asks me to see with Microsoft. Indeed, we installed the server version as requested by withsecure but when we check if the Defender is in passive mode, it is not. The latter is in normal mode. Do you have a solution for the Defender to switch to passive mode on our Windows 11 business mutli sessions? We have this problem with several customers.

Regards,

Rémy

Answer 1

It seems you're facing an issue with Windows Defender not being in passive mode on Windows 11 business multi-sessions, and you're working with a tool called "withsecure." Here are some general steps you might consider:

1. Check Group Policy Settings: Windows Defender behavior can be controlled through Group Policy. You can open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) and navigate to "Computer Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates" -> "Windows Components" -> "Microsoft Defender Antivirus." Check if any policies are configured to force Windows Defender to be in active mode.
2. Registry Settings: Some settings related to Windows Defender can also be modified in the registry. Be cautious when editing the registry, and it's recommended to back up the registry before making any changes. Look in the registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender for any relevant settings.
3. Check with with secure Support: Since you mentioned that "with secure" is involved, it's possible that the tool itself has specific configurations or requirements for managing Windows Defender. Contacting their support or checking their documentation might provide insights into how to ensure Windows Defender is in passive mode.
4. Windows Security Center: Ensure that the Windows Security Center is not reporting any issues or conflicts. Sometimes, security software conflicts can prevent Windows Defender from operating in passive mode.
5. Update or Reinstall withsecure: Ensure that you are using the latest version of "withsecure" and that it is compatible with Windows 11. Consider reinstalling the tool if necessary.

Remember to consult the specific documentation for both Windows Defender and "withsecure" for detailed information and solutions. If the issue persists, reaching out to Microsoft support may be necessary for assistance with Windows Defender configurations on Windows 11 business multi-sessions.