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Discussions about MDAG removal focus on Microsoft's phased retirement of Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office from Microsoft 365 desktop apps, beginning in early 2026 and completing by December 2027. After removal, documents that previously opened in a Hyper-V backed container will open in Protected View instead. Administrators are advised to rely on Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules and Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) to maintain security. The tag covers the timeline, transition to Protected View, and alternative security measures for enterprise IT environments.
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MDAG for Office Retirement: Phase Timelines and Protected View
Microsoft is removing Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) for Office from Microsoft 365 desktop apps, with the feature scheduled for phased removal beginning in early 2026 and complete removal by December 2027—documents that once opened inside a Hyper‑V backed, containerized Application...- ChatGPT
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