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I've been trying to install the Microsoft anti-virus but Microsoft Security Essentials does not work and I can't find Defender to install.

From what I know you CAN NOT use Microsoft Security Essentials with Windows 8/Server 2012. I've done some searching for Windows Defender Download but I can't fine a link anywhere. How can I get this installed?

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  • What have you tried? What errors are you getting? What do you mean "MSE does not work"? Please be more specific and **update your question with that information** (I.e. don't add that info to comments) – nerdwaller Aug 12 '13 at 19:36
  • Looks like MS's documentation is incorrect according to @PeterHahndorf - so hopefully since he is familiar with the system, he can help you out. – nerdwaller Aug 12 '13 at 20:09
  • Windows Defender is built into Windows 8 you can either enable it or disable it. There is nothing to download, its the exact same engine as MSE, MSE won't be on other platforms. – Ramhound May 30 '14 at 16:41
  • There's a [workaround here](http://superuser.com/q/523119/3186) – Zhaph - Ben Duguid Aug 12 '14 at 17:37

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Microsoft is not supporting Windows Defender on Server 2012, it is recommended you use a 3rd party solution or the corporate IT branded version of Windows Defender called Endpoint Protection which is bundled in to System Center 2012. Licenses for System Center 2012 cost about $1,000 to $3,000.

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