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Saad_Farooq
Dec 04, 2025MCT
Bitdefender active mode , configure MDE passive mode
Hi We have scenario where client currently has Bitdefender in Active Mode and uses it to manage their endpoints and now plans to use Defender for Endpoint in Passive Mode for Endpoints (Windows 11/...
Moetaz_Rabai
Dec 04, 2025Copper Contributor
Hello Saad,
The recommended approach is :
Mutual exclusions:
First, exclude Microsoft Defender from Bitdefender.
Then, exclude Bitdefender from Defender.
This helps avoid conflicts and performance issues between the two antivirus solutions.
MDE Deployment:
For devices managed via Intune, the best method is to deploy MDE using Intune policies.
For devices managed via GPO or SCCM, You can use the new MDE deployment tool.
When you deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Windows devices with Bitdefender Antivirus active, Defender Antivirus will automatically go into passive mode. No interaction is needed on your part.
It’s best to start with a pilot group to test, and then gradually extend the scope to all devices
Thanks,
Moetaz RABAI