Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service (WinDefend)
Registry Name
WinDefendDisplay Name
Microsoft Defender Antivirus ServiceDescription
Helps protect users from malware and other potentially unwanted softwareDefault Status
RunningDefault Startup Type
AutomaticImage Path
"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Platform\4.18.2203.5-0\MsMpEng.exe"Dependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:- None