How to Run a Defender ATP (Windows Security) Scan on a Mac

Overview

Purpose: This guide explains how to run a Defender ATP scan on a Mac.

Audience: This guide is for users needing to perform security scans on their Mac using Microsoft Defender ATP.

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes

Prerequisites

Ensure your Mac is running one of the three most recent major releases of macOS:

  • 15.0.1 (Sequoia)
  • 14 (Sonoma)
  • 13 (Ventura)
Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Starting Scan Request

  • Click the shield icon in the top menu and click Open Microsoft Defender ATP.

Step 2: Selecting the Scan

  • The Microsoft Defender ATP application will open.

Step 3: Start a Scan

  • Click the Quick Scan button to initiate a quick scan.
     
Troubleshooting
  • Check for Updates: Ensure that your Microsoft Defender for Endpoint application is up to date.
Additional Resources
Conclusion

Ensure you follow the steps to run a Defender ATP scan on your Mac. If you have any questions or run into any problems, please send in a service request here.

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