Microsoft Defender APP from Store

The Microsoft Defender App from the Store installed itself without even asking and was running on top of Windows 11 Security after signing in to my MS account.
I have just uninstalled it again as I do not know what its mission is at this stage exactly. Anybody here has a clue of what this is for?

Microsoft Defender is integrated with Windows 11 no app from Store should install without your permission.

So this Defender App installed without asking on all of my Win 11 Pro machines that also have Office/Microsoft 365 installed.
Machines without Office are not affected ....

FreeBooter said:

Microsoft Defender is integrated with Windows 11 no app from Store should install without your permission.

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Agree that non of this "should" happen but it did. Anyone else had this (auto) install in combination with W11 and Office 365?

Win7ine said:

Agree that non of this "should" happen but it did. Anyone else had this (auto) install in combination with W11 and Office 365?

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That's weird... should reinstall in both cases - either through Windows Update or Windows Store. It's easier to leave it installed - and just Disable it instead. Either from the main menu or Search for Edit Group Policy Open Administrate Templates from Computer config - select Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Enable - Turn Off Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Or you could take the long road...

TairikuOkami said:

Microsoft Defender app now force-installed for Microsoft 365 users

Microsoft is now force-installing the Microsoft Defender for Individuals application when installing or updating the Microsoft 365 apps.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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Bingo, still don't understand its real mission: "Unlike Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which is a Windows component, Defender for Individuals is now a standalone Microsoft 365 app that works as a central dashboard that helps monitor Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android mobile and desktop devices."

neves said:

That's weird... should reinstall in both cases - either through Windows Update or Windows Store. It's easier to leave it installed - and just Disable it instead. Either from the main menu or Search for Edit Group Policy Open Administrate Templates from Computer config - select Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Enable - Turn Off Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Or you could take the long road...

How to Permanently Disable Windows Defender - Make Tech Easier

Not a fan of Windows Defender? Turning it off isn't obvious. Find out how to permanently disable Windows Defender in Windows.

www.maketecheasier.com

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You got his wrong, its not about this.

Win7ine said:

still don't understand its real mission

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It is a cloud interface to monitor all Defender apps on all of your devices.
In other words, MS wants to monitor it, but it pretends it is for your benefit.

TairikuOkami said:

It is a cloud interface to monitor all Defender apps on all of your devices.
In other words, MS wants to monitor it, but it pretends it is for your benefit.

Microsoft Defender for Individuals | Microsoft 365

Use Microsoft Defender for individuals as your personal defense against online threats and easily manage your family’s online security.

www.microsoft.com

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Yeah, MS wants to have a full scan and account of all files on all devices including non MS-O/S connected to one MS account. Very funny. Without even asking! It will stay uninstalled.

Win7ine said:

You got his wrong, its not about this.

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True, my bad (confusion).