Client View for Windows Defender
The Windows Defender tool in RMMmax enables management at both the client and agent levels. The client view displays the current status of each enabled agent, including any alert notifications. Once enabled, RMMmax automation requests the status of each agent daily until disabled. RMMmax also monitors and ensures that exclusions configured at both levels are included in the agent’s exclusion list, allowing for manual or programmatic adjustments.
Defender Manager
The Defender Manager banner shows the last automated scan attempt sent from RMMmax. This timestamp should closely match for each agent if RMM is responding promptly. Viewing All Agents notifications indicates whether you are viewing all agents under the client or if any agents are missing from the list shown.
Menu Items
- Client Level Exclusions: Manage the global exclusions list for all enabled agents under the client. Unique exclusion lists can be created for each client.
- Quick Virus Scans: Select one or more enabled agents for a Defender Quick Scan and push the request to RMM.
- Full Virus Scans: Select one or more enabled agents for a Defender Full Scan and push the request to RMM.
- Rescan Client: Instructs RMM to update the current Windows Defender status for all agents under the client.
- Enable / Disable: Select and enable or disable RMMmax Windows Defender tool management for one or more agents.
- Settings: Enable or disable all activity at the client level for all enabled agents, overriding any enabled agent under the client view.
The primary differences between Windows Defender Quick and Full scans are:
Quick Scan
Scope: Scans common locations where malware is likely to be found, such as system files, startup folders, and registry keys.
Duration: Typically takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Usage: Recommended for regular, routine checks to ensure the system is free from common threats.
Full Scan
Scope: Scans the entire system, including all files, folders, and running programs on all mounted drives.
Duration: Can take several hours to complete, depending on the amount of data.
Usage: Ideal when you suspect unusual behavior on your system or when a quick scan does not resolve the issue.
A Quick Scan is faster and checks common areas for threats, while a Full Scan is more thorough and scans the entire system.