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The msascui tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the MSASCui.exe command-line tool used with Microsoft Defender. Users ask how to check if Defender is running or if real-time protection is enabled using MSASCui or MpCmdRun. The tag includes troubleshooting and scripting queries, with some users noting that these tools may not work if Defender is disabled, leading to suggestions for PowerShell alternatives. The content focuses on Windows security, command-line utilities, and Defender status verification.
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    Windows 10 Check from cmdline (with MSASCui or MpCmdRun) if Defender is running?

    How can I check from command line if Defender is currently enabled? How can I check from command line if Defender is currently enabled AND RealTimeProtection enabled? I don't know if the tools MSASCui.exe and MpCmdRun.exe are suitable for this task. If Defender is disabled they probably don't...
    • tobwen
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    • check status command line configuration mpcmdrun msascui powershell real-time protection security windows defender windows tools
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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