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Windows Defender Anti-Malware and Firewall remain in "ON" state after installing Endpoint Security Anti-Malware and Firewall Blades on Windows Server 2019
Technical Level
Solution ID
sk159373
Technical Level
Product
Endpoint Security Client
Version
All
OS
Windows
Date Created
30-Jul-2019
Last Modified
19-Sep-2020
Symptoms
Windows Defender Anti-Malware and Firewall remain in "ON" state after installing Endpoint Security Anti-Malware and Firewall Blades on Windows Server 2019
Cause
Windows Server 2019 is installed out of the box without the "wscsvc" service that is used by all 3rd party vendors to switch Windows Defender off, if a 3rd party Anti-Malware\Firewall Blade is installed.