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Windows Defender Troubleshooting mode not working.
We are testing putting a server into Troubleshooting mode to allow a user to install apps on their server. I cab put the server into Troubleshooting mode from within the Defender portal. Under Time...
My understanding is Troubleshooting Mode only enables the local admin to make settings changes, it does not make any changes by itself. So you would have to turn off the service or disable the feature yourself, then perform your troubleshooting.
jbmartin6 is right. The troubleshooting mode permits an administrator to modify Defender settings on a temporary basis. Initially, you must turn off tamper protection by using the command Set-MPPreference -DisableTamperProtection $true, followed by adjusting other settings such as RealTimeProtection.