
Run the following PowerShell cmdlet: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Defender-GUIįor more information, see Getting Started with PowerShell. On your Windows Server, open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.Ģ. When you get to the Features step of the wizard, under Windows Defender Features, select the GUI for Windows Defender option.ġ. See Install roles, role services, and features by using the add Roles and Features Wizard, and use the Add Roles and Features Wizard.Ģ. Turn on the GUI using the Add Roles and Features Wizardġ. To install the GUI, use one of the procedures in the following table: Procedure However, many organizations prefer to use the GUI for Microsoft Defender Antivirus. The GUI isn't required you can use PowerShell, Group Policy, or other methods to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Sometimes, the user interface (GUI) is installed by default. If you're using Windows Server 2012 R2, see Options to install Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.īy default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server.
