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MCT

Jan 13, 2023

Solved

Antivirus deletes all shortcuts from the desktop

After this morning's update of security intelligence to version 1.381.2140.0, defender is deleting on all clients all links to applications; does anyone have the same problem?

yongrheemsft
Jan 14, 2023
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/recovering-from-attack-surface-reduction-rule-shortcut-deletions/ba-p/3716011

cmcconnell1000

Copper Contributor

Jan 13, 2023

Has Microsoft made any comment

Dreamaker

MCT

Jan 13, 2023

Now there is the advisory on Service health in Microsoft365 Admin portal: Some users are unable to utilize the Application shortcuts on the Start menu and taskbar
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