If you try to install Windows Defender by downloading a separate file as you would on XP, you will receive an error preventing you from installing.
Windows Server 2008 no need to download a separate file in order to install Windows Defender. To install Windows Defender on Server 2008 you first need to install the Desktop Experience which includes Windows Defender. Desktop Experience is available as a Feature from the Server Manager.
Following steps will show how to
Open the Server Manager, from the Features Summary click on Add Features.
From the Add Features Wizard select Desktop Experience and click one Next.
After Installing Desktop Experience feature we need to restart the Server
As the server will get restarted we will able to see following screen and Windows defender is operational
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Prashant Deshpande
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I have two machines that I installed Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1 x64 (617601) using the ISO image from Technet Subscriber downloads that I burned to DVD.
There were no problems installing but recently I noticed that Windows Update wasn’t telling me about Windows Defender definiition updates. On further examination I realized that it was because it was not installed.
I tried installed Windows Defender using the downloadable package WindowsDefenderX64.msi, but it tells me that I don’t need it because Vista includes Windows Defender. I thought Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 included it also, since my other Server08R2
machines have it. What gives? Has it been removed from the Server 2008 R2 SP1 integrated install package? Or am I already infected somehow?Note, my other 2008 R2 servers were upgraded to SP1 using the SP1 package. I am using these machines in an isolated environment, for testing and learning purposes.
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I think that defender is part of the desktop experience pack. Try going to Server Manager -> add features -> desktop experience. That will add most of the features that are missing between server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
Hope that helps.
Toby
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Microsoft Defender ATP Now Supports Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.
Can Windows Defender be installed on Server 2012 R2?
In Server Core, Windows Defender is enabled by default on Windows Server 2012 r2, without a GUI.
Does Windows 2008 have defender?
2008/2012 don’t support Windows Defender, only SCEP. You can manage SCEP with GPO or SCCM.
Does Microsoft Defender work on servers?
By default, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is installed and functional on Windows Server. Sometimes, the user interface (GUI) is installed by default, but the GUI is not required. You can use PowerShell, Group Policy, or other methods to manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
What is System Center Endpoint Protection?
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) is an antivirus and anti-malware tool for Windows. With SCEP you can manage antimalware policies and Windows Firewall settings for multiple computers located throughout your network.
How do I install MSEInstall EXE?
Install Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows Server 2012 R2…
- Download installation file MSEInstall.exe from link:
- Change Compatibility property for the downloaded file.
- Install MSEInstall.exe with command parameter MSEInstall.exe /disableoslimit.
How do I turn off Windows Defender 2012?
Step 2: Select Windows Security from the left pane and choose Open Windows Defender Security Center. Step 3: Click on Virus & Threat Protection settings link. Step 4: Click the Real-Time Protection, Cloud-Delivered Protection and Automatic Sample Submission toggle to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus.
Is Windows Defender enough for server?
Defender should be adequate. It will not only scan your core but (because it is native) it will scan up inside your VMs as well. I try to limit the amount of extraneous software that is installed on servers.
Is Windows Defender Endpoint Protection?
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is an enterprise endpoint security platform designed to help enterprise networks prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced threats.
Is there Microsoft Defender for Windows Server 2008?
Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection’s (ATP) endpoint detection and response capability is now at “general availability” commercial-release status for users of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1), according to a Microsoft announcement last week.
Can You onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 with Microsoft Defender?
You can onboard Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016 by using Microsoft Endpoint Manager version 2002 and later. For more information, see Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Microsoft Endpoint Manager current branch. After completing the onboarding steps, you’ll need to Configure and update System Center Endpoint Protection clients.
How to install Microsoft Defender on Windows Server?
Download the agent setup file: Windows 64-bit agent. Using the Workspace ID and Workspace key obtained in the previous procedure, choose any of the following installation methods to install the agent on the Windows server: Manually install the agent using setup .
How does Azure defender work with Microsoft Defender?
Defender for Endpoint can integrate with Azure Defender to provide a comprehensive Windows server protection solution. With this integration, Azure Defender can use the power of Defender for Endpoint to provide improved threat detection for Windows Servers.
Ask the admin: How do I install Windows Defender on Windows Server 2008 If you try to install Windows Defender by downloading a separate file as you would on XP, you will receive an error preventing you from installing. Vista and Windows Server 2008 have no need to download a separate file in order to install Windows Defender. To install Windows Defender on Server 2008 you first need to install the Desktop Experience which includes Windows Defender. Desktop Experience is available as a Feature from the Server Manager.
How To
1. Open the Server Manager, from the Features Summary click on Add Features. 
2. From the Add Features Wizard select Desktop Experience and click one Next. 
3. Now confirm the selection by clicking on Install. The installation may take some time. 
4. For the new feature (Windows Defender) to take effect you must restart the server. Click on Close and you will be prompted to restart the server. 
5. After the server starts allow for some time to complete the installation and configuration. If everything is OK you should see a message confirming the installation. Then click on Close 
6. To start Windows Defender go to Start > All Programs > Windows Defender 
windows defender, windows server 2008 — May 31, 2009
Can you install Windows Defender on Server 2008 R2?
Per Microsoft’s documentation, “Microsoft Defender ATP in Security Center supports detection on Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, and 2008 R2 SP1 operating systems in a Standard service subscription.”
How do I install Microsoft Security Essentials on Server 2012?
Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows Server 2012 R2
- Rightclick on “mseinstall.exe”
- Click on Properties.
- Click on the “Compatibility”-tab.
- Check “Run this program in compatibility mode for:”
- Select “Windows 7″
- Open a Command prompt as Administrator.
- Run “mseinstall /disableoslimit”
What is Microsoft Scep?
The Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) is the current recommended Antivirus/Malware application for university-owned Windows based computers.
What has the latest version of Microsoft Security Essentials known for?
Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is an antivirus software (AV) product that provides protection against different types of malicious software, such as computer viruses, spyware, rootkits, and trojan horses….Microsoft Security Essentials.
| Microsoft Security Essentials version 4.0 running on Windows 7 | |
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| Stable release | 4.10.209.0 / 30 November 2016 |
Is Bitdefender better than Microsoft Security Essentials?
Bitdefender — Better Cloud-Based Scanning Engine (with Excellent Additional Features) Bitdefender is fast, lightweight, and has a much better cloud-based scanning engine than Microsoft’s Defender.
Is Microsoft Security Essentials still available for Windows 7?
Discontinuation. Support for MSE has officially ended for Windows Vista and Windows XP. Although support for Windows 7 ended on 14 January 2020 Microsoft will continue to update virus definitions for existing users until 2023.
Can I install Windows Defender on Server 2012?
2008/2012 don’t support Windows Defender, only SCEP. You can manage SCEP with GPO or SCCM.