EDR - Download and Install Microsoft Defender for Windows Onboarding Package

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Download the UCB Defender for Endpoint Onboarding package. You will be prompted to login with your IdentiKey username and password.

If you are using Edge to download the Onboarding Package you may need to manually allow the download to be installed.

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Click the download icon in the Edge Menu bar. Then click the 3-dot icon next to the file and select Keep from the drop-down menu. 

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Hit the Show More drop-down and then select Keep Anyway.

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To install, open your downloads folder and double-click on the installer to launch the application.

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When prompted by Windows, click yes to begin the installation.

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The installer will open a terminal window to show you the progress of the onboarding package. Please wait until the window says Successfully onboarded machine to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

The command prompt will automatically close once complete. If you do not receive a success message, please contact the IT Service Center at 303-735-4357 or oithelp@colorado.edu for further assistance.

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After installation, be sure to Enable Microsoft Defender.