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D4rtual
Jan 27, 2021Copper Contributor
Windows Defender Antimalware Platform 4.18.2101.4 - Problems with group policy and AD MMC
Today the Windows Defender Antimalware Platform was updated automatically from version 4.18.2011.6 -> 4.18.2101.4 on my computer. I didn't notice it at first but since this morning I was experienci...
pgrubor
Feb 05, 2021Copper Contributor
4.18.2101.8 is available and we do not have those group policy issue anymore with this version. 4.18.2101.4 is gone.
D4rtual
Feb 10, 2021Copper Contributor
All,
I see that version 4.18.2101.8 is expired since yesterday, so I don't know what was wrong with that version. Microsoft released a new version 4.18.2101.9 on WSUS.
The release notes are still mentioning version 4.18.2101.8 however...
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- acjuelichFeb 10, 2021Copper Contributor
I created a case with MSFT and they admit to the issues but have not given me any official statement or explanation. I told them the case will not be closed until this is admitted to and explained. We will see what happens.
- SteBeSecFeb 12, 2021Iron Contributor
acjuelich Got info from premier support today that the issue was fixed in platform version 4.18.2101.9. I tested it on W10 1909 and looks fine so far.
- SuneelKumar1435Mar 03, 2021Copper Contributor
Windows Defender 4.18.2101.9 does not comply with policy. Compliance requires real time protection enabled